Yard Foreman

Builders FirstSource is seeking an experienced and motivated Yard Foreman to lead daily yard operations and support a high-performing team in a fast-paced building materials environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating yard activities, ensuring safe and efficient material movement, supporting customer service excellence, and maintaining an organized and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate is a safety-minded leader who thrives on teamwork, enjoys developing employees, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to customers.

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of yard personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations.
• Direct employees in the loading, unloading, storage, and movement of materials using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Supervise the receiving of incoming materials and ensure proper storage and inventory practices are followed.
• Provide hands-on leadership by assisting with daily yard operations and performing the same duties as other yard team members when needed.

• Inspect outgoing loads to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, load limits, company standards, and safety regulations.
• Prepare and reconcile bills of lading, packing slips, and related documentation.
• Monitor inventory movement and support accurate material handling practices throughout the yard.

• Train and mentor new yard employees on product knowledge, equipment operation, safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and company processes.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Communicate performance expectations, productivity goals, and operational priorities effectively.

• Assist customers with load building and material loading while ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Provide information regarding inventory availability, delivery status, and product-related inquiries.
• Partner with sales and operations teams to ensure customer needs are met efficiently and professionally.

• Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular yard inspections to identify and address safety concerns.
• Organize and lead periodic safety meetings and encourage employee participation in safety improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional yard environment, ensuring debris and scrap materials are disposed of or recycled properly.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of experience performing and coordinating yard, warehouse, manufacturing, or material-handling activities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience directing work crews in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating forklifts and material-handling equipment.

• Strong knowledge of building materials, yard operations, product storage, and load-building practices.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate workflow to maximize labor and equipment efficiency.
• Advanced understanding of equipment operation and yard machinery, including maintaining required certifications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and develop employees.
• Ability to prepare schedules, reports, and operational documentation.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, inventory controls, and material calculations.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

• Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve varying weather conditions, temperature fluctuations, dust, and equipment noise.
• Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and operating equipment are required.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to safely perform physical tasks associated with yard operations, including lifting, pushing, kneeling, and climbing.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

At Builders FirstSource, you'll be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, customer service, and professional growth. As the nation's largest supplier of building materials, we offer opportunities to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on our customers, communities, and team members.