Yard Supervisor/Foreman

Job Summary
The Yard Supervisor plays a crucial role in overseeing yard operations, ensuring that all loading and unloading activities are conducted efficiently and safely. This position requires leadership skills and the ability to manage others while maintaining a focus on productivity and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience lumber and building materials and be comfortable with some lifting, driving various vehicles, and operating equipment such as forklifts and delivery trucks. If qualified, this person would be advanced into a Yard Forman/Project Management position within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily yard operations, including the loading and unloading of materials.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed during the handling of goods.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials within the yard.
• Coordinate route driving for deliveries and pickups as necessary.
• Help access inventory levels and assist with stock organization in the yard and warehouse.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Maintain clear communication with team members regarding schedules and tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse or yard environment is preferred. But if you’re a hard worker and willing to learn, we will take that under consideration.
• Ability to perform lifting as required by job duties.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory but experience in commercial driving preferred but not mandatory
• Familiarity with operating forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively lead a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This position is essential for maintaining operational efficiency within our yard, providing an opportunity for growth within the company while ensuring a safe working environment.

Job opening in Fargo and Bismarck.

Please contact Kaine Martell with application by email kmartell@forestproductsdirect.com or call 218-686-1971.