Yard Foreman Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid training

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. in Harrisburg, North Carolina seeks a dedicated Yard Coordinator to oversee the loading, unloading, and movement of materials. The ideal candidate will ensure safety standards, provide training to new employees, and maintain a clean work environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and four years of experience in a similar role. Benefits include competitive health plans crafted to support families and enhance lives. Join Builders FirstSource and contribute to making dreams of home ownership a reality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and four years of related experience required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Knowledge of safety procedures to reduce injuries.

Responsibilities

• Direct workers in loading and unloading materials.
• Inspect loading operations and ensures shipping compliance.
• Provide training to new employees.
• Ensure cleanliness of outdoor work areas.
• Assist customers with loading and queries.
• Schedule safety meetings and improve safety procedures.

Skills

Yard and product knowledge

Planning and coordination skills

Machinery operation knowledge

Communication skills

Basic math and counting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Material handling equipment

Machinery used in the yard

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs workers in loading, unloading and movement of materials on the premises utilizing material handling equipment and machinery; oversees receiving of yard materials and instructs yard workers in receiving and storage procedures.
• Inspects loading operations for outgoing delivery to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, load limits and safety regulations; prepares and reconciles bills of lading and packing slips.
• Provides on-the-job training to new yard employees including product knowledge of items stored in yard and warehouse and housekeeping and safety procedures.
• Performs same work as other yard employees.
• Ensures that outside areas kept neat and clean and scraps and yard debris are appropriately recycled or disposed; reports safety hazards and handles remedial action.
• Assists customers in loading and load building; provides delivery status information, inventory availability and answers related questions.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices and ensures that employees observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injuries or damage; schedules periodic safety meetings and solicits recommended changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of yard and product activities on location including component or materials weights and methods of loading
• Ability to plan and coordinate work processes to maintain and increase manpower and equipment efficiency
• Advanced knowledge of operation and handling of all machinery and equipment used in the yard; maintains certification to operate such if required.
• Communication skills sufficient to speak before teams and work groups to explain work rules, product standards and productivity goals
• Ability to read and write work schedules and reports
• Knowledge of basic math, counting and estimating

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and four (4) years experience performing and coordinating yard or manufacturing activities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.

BENEFITS

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com

EEO STATEMENTS

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.