Yard Operations Supervisor

Builders FirstSource; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead loading, unloading, and material movement on site. You will direct yard staff, ensure safe operations, and coordinate with drivers and customers to meet delivery commitments.

You will oversee equipment operation, inspect shipments, train new yard employees, and uphold safety standards. Strong math, scheduling, and communication skills are essential to keep yard workflows efficient and compliant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with four years of yard/manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Skills

Yard operations

Work planning

Machinery operation

Communication

Scheduling literacy

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Builders FirstSource is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead loading, unloading, and material movement on site. You will direct yard staff, ensure safe operations, and coordinate with drivers and customers to meet delivery commitments.

You will oversee equipment operation, inspect shipments, train new yard employees, and uphold safety standards. Strong math, scheduling, and communication skills are essential to keep yard workflows efficient and compliant.