Lead Yard Associate

About the role

The Lead Yard Associate oversees yard operations, trains employees, and maintains a safe, efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly and organized yard.
• Ensure security and control of materials entering and leaving the yard.
• Maintain knowledge of products stored in the yard.
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment, loads, and material handling practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Maintain product knowledge to assist customers effectively.
• Resolve customer concerns, including complaints and warranty issues.
• Provide daily work direction and assign tasks effectively.
• Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Train employees on loading, unloading, delivery procedures, and safe work practices.
• Reinforce customer service standards and company procedures.
• Aid in performance evaluations, hiring, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Supervise and train drivers on safe driving and delivery practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of yard, warehouse, or related experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Valid CDL license preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze problems, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess situations, prioritize tasks, and make timely, sound decisions.
• Ability to recommend improvements that support business objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as forklifts, trucks, and other yard machinery.
• Knowledge of building materials and related procedures.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to analyze problems, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess situations, prioritize tasks, and make timely, sound decisions.
• Ability to recommend improvements that support business objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as forklifts, trucks, and other yard machinery.
• Knowledge of building materials and related procedures.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Participate in ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Competitive pay.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD.
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD.
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Regular hours with flexibility as needed.