Yard Operations Lead — Materials & Safety

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is seeking a Yard Supervisor to oversee yard personnel, ensure safe and efficient movement of materials, and support customer service on site in Wisconsin.

You will direct loading/unloading, supervise receiving and storage, and train new staff while maintaining safety standards and clean outdoor areas. The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus several years of yard or manufacturing experience, with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating yard activities and loading/unloading operations.
• Ability to read and interpret schedules and shipping documents.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Directs workers in loading, unloading and movement of materials on the premises using handling equipment; oversees receiving and storage.
• Inspects outbound loading to ensure shipping specs, load limits and safety compliance; prepares bills of lading and packing slips.
• Provides on‑the‑job training to new yard staff on product knowledge, safety and housekeeping.
• Performs same work as other yard employees when needed and supports daily yard operations.
• Maintains neat outdoor areas, recycles yard debris, and reports safety hazards with corrective actions.
• Assists customers with loading and delivery status, inventory checks and related inquiries.
• Adheres to safety procedures, conducts periodic safety meetings and suggests improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Yard operations knowledge

Team coordination

Equipment safety

Reading schedules

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is seeking a Yard Supervisor to oversee yard personnel, ensure safe and efficient movement of materials, and support customer service on site in Wisconsin.

You will direct loading/unloading, supervise receiving and storage, and train new staff while maintaining safety standards and clean outdoor areas. The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus several years of yard or manufacturing experience, with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.