Yard Foreman
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day shipping, receiving, operations, and inventory control.

  • Assigning daily tasks 
  • Conduces periodic safety checks (PPE and ensuring policies are being followed)
  • Cleans, repairs, and ensures all equipment are in working condition and ready 
  • Submit documentation for incident investigations, near miss reporting, hazard identification and implementation of corrective actions
  • 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
  • Operating, maintaining, and training on safe forklift operation
  • Directs the loading, unloading, and movement of materials on the premises 
  • Provides on-the-job training to new yard employees including product knowledge of items stored in yard, housekeeping, and safety procedures
  • Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures
  • Ensures outside areas are kept neat and clean 
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • 2 years’ experience 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Safety and service oriented
  • Team player
  • May be asked to operate a company vehicle
  • Basic understanding of machine operating and safety protocols
  • Comfortable working in a fast pace environment
  • Previous experience operating a forklift is a must

Work Environment 

  • Typically works in a moderately noisy environment
  • Routine exposure to the elements, including working outdoors and in a non-climate controlled building
  • Repetitive motions

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED