Yard Supervisor Job at Builders FirstSource (Homer)

Job Description

Spenard Builders Supply is Alaska's choice for building materials and home improvements. Statewide, we service the needs of a variety of customers including residential and commercial builders, specialty contractors, government and other institutions, and especially do-it-yourselfers. Today, Spenard Builders Supply is owned by Builders FirstSource, the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the residential construction market in the U.S. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation for a full range of structural and related building products.

Job Responsibility

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
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
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

Requirements

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

What we offer

competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives

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