Yard Supervisor Yard/Warehouse

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market

You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable

At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree

Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so

As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels

PURPOSE Directs the activities of yard personnel in order to ensure good customer service and safe and efficient movement of goods and equipment on the premises

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages yard staff and 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

Ensures that employees receive proper training and certification, if necessary, to operate equipment and machinery used in yard; ensures that equipment is serviced on schedule and maintained effectively

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 outside or new yard employees including product knowledge of items stored in yard and warehouse; housekeeping and safety procedures

On occasion, will perform the same duties as other yard personnel

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 in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures

Leads and directs employees including assigning, monitoring and reviewing work progress and accuracy, providing guidance, addressing escalated issues and training less experienced team members

May provide input on the performance of assigned employees to management

Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises assigned employees including assigning, monitoring and reviewing work progress and accuracy, providing guidance, addressing escalated issues and training less experienced team members

May provide input on the performance of assigned employees to management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and five (5) years yard operations experience; or equivalent education and experience

COMPETENCIES Advanced knowledge of yard and product activities on location including component or materials weights and methods of loading Advanced knowledge of operation and handling of all machinery and equipment used in the yard; maintains certification to operate such if required

Ability to plan and coordinate work processes to maintain and increase manpower and equipment efficiency 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 Customer service orientation Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here 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

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority

We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies

Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day

You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons

The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment

Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS

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

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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

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