Beatty Lumber & Millwork Co Hiring for Assistant Lumber Yard Foreman Job at Upper Darby, PA Full Time

Lumberyard Foreman

Oversees and directs the activities of yard personnel in order to ensure good customer service and safe, efficient movement of goods and equipment on the premises.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Schedule and manage all deliveries. Organizes deliveries in a practical manner that keep product moving and clients happy.
• 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 new yard employees including product knowledge of items stored in yard and warehouse, along with housekeeping and safety procedures.
• Ensures that yard area is kept neat and clean, making sure scraps and yard debris are appropriately recycled or disposed of; reports safety hazards, and handles remedial action.
• Assists customers in the loading and unloading of material; provides delivery status information, inventory availability and answers related questions.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices and makes sure that employees understand as well in order to prevent injuries or damage; schedules periodic safety meetings and solicits recommended changes to improve safety procedures.

COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of material and yard activities on location including component or materials weights and methods of loading
• Ability to plan and coordinate work processes to maintain and increase manpower and equipment efficiency
• Advanced knowledge of operation and handling of all machinery and equipment used in the yard; maintains certification to operate such if required.
• 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and ( 2 ) years’ experience performing and coordinating yard or manufacturing activities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23 – $25 per hour

Schedule:

• 8-hour Day Shift
• Monday to Friday 6:30AM – 4:00pm
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Overtime?
• This position is in Upper Darby. Are you able to commute to the location on a daily basis in all weather conditions?

Experience:

• Lumber: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervisor/Management: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Upper Darby, PA 19082: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location