Builders FirstSource - Winchester, VA
posted 2 months ago
The Yard Foreman at Builders FirstSource is responsible for overseeing and directing the activities of yard personnel to ensure excellent customer service and the safe and efficient movement of goods and equipment on the premises. This role involves managing the loading, unloading, and movement of materials, ensuring compliance with shipping specifications, and maintaining safety regulations. The Yard Foreman will also provide on-the-job training to new employees, ensuring they are knowledgeable about the products stored in the yard and warehouse, as well as housekeeping and safety procedures. In addition to supervising yard operations, the Yard Foreman will perform the same work as other yard employees, ensuring that outside areas are kept neat and clean, and that scraps and yard debris are appropriately recycled or disposed of. This position requires assisting customers with loading and providing them with delivery status information and inventory availability. The Yard Foreman must understand and observe all safety procedures and practices, ensuring that all employees do the same to prevent injuries or damage. Periodic safety meetings will be scheduled, and recommendations for improving safety procedures will be solicited. The role may also involve other duties as assigned, making it essential for the Yard Foreman to be adaptable and proactive in their approach to managing yard operations.