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Updated March 14, 2024
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Example yard foreman requirements on a job description

Yard foreman requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in yard foreman job postings.
Sample yard foreman requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of experience in yard management.
  • Knowledge of basic tools and equipment.
  • Valid driver's license.
Sample required yard foreman soft skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing workloads.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Yard foreman job description example 1

US LBM yard foreman job description

Schedule: Mon-Fri: 7:00AM-5:00PM

Wage: $16.97-$25.45

What you should know about working at Arrow Building Center:

  • We are all about teamwork! All positions are hands-on, and we band together when necessary.
  • We support each other. We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.
  • We are a relaxed atmosphere; this is not a suit and tie environment.
  • We care about our communities. USLBM, our divisions and associates are committed to contributing to the communities where we live and work.
  • We work hard. We are a continuous improvement driven organization and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.
  • We’re built on safety. We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees. Our employees go home in the same condition they came to work.

How You Will Spend Your Days as a Yard Foreman:

  • Managing the lumber yard and the associates.
  • Build out loads
  • Training new associates and forklift training.
  • Make sure forklift checks are complete.
  • Weekly creation of routes.
  • Review orders to resolve issues with delivery dates and scheduling.
  • Assist with dispatcher backups as needed.
  • Maintain delivery tickets and manifests based on date changes.
  • Checking loads and EWP.

We want you to build your career with us! Can you check all of these boxes?

Yard Laborer Requirements:

  • Experience. 2 years supervising a logistics or shipping team with fleet responsibilities
  • Communication. Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Heavy Lifting. Ability to regularly lift 40 lbs and on occasion lift 75 lbs. Consistently bend, twist, squat and reach throughout work shift
  • Teamwork. Team focused approach to work
  • Excellence. Excellent work ethic, attendance and customer service
  • Knowledge. General knowledge of State and Federal motor carrier regulations is a must

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to be certified in operating forklifts – certification will be provided
  • Strong navigational and problem-solving skills

Building Your Career With Benefits:

  • The Usual. Medical, Dental and Vision (starting the 1st of the month after 30 days)
  • The Good. 401(k) with company match
  • The Best. Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays.
  • Even Better. Employee Discounts
  • How do we top that? We support your educational and career goals with our continuing educations programs, paid training and promoting from within.

Build Your Future Today With Arrow Building Center .

Arrow Building Center, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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