Yard Foreman

Job summary

The Yard Foreman is responsible for supervising staff, maintaining an orderly yard, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment. They must also deliver exceptional customer service while managing product deliveries and inventory receiving.

Job details

Responsibilities will include: * Delivering exceptional customer service with a positive, professional approach and attitude * Being dependable for scheduled shifts * Maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly location at all times * Operating and maintaining all equipment and tools in a safe and reasonable manner * Adhering to all Evergreen Co-op policies and procedures and following all OH&S regulations * Delivering product in a timely manner, ensuring loads are correct and delivered on time * Receiving merchandise as directed by the Lumber Manager * Providing information, assistance and service to customers in a manner which will promote the sale of merchandise and meet the needs, requirements and expectations of the consumer * Ensuring employees maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment where employee’s wellbeing is paramount * Supervising staff to ensure they adhere to staff appearance, housekeeping, loss prevention, and customer service standards * Communicating effectively with the Lumber Manager on any issues that may arise We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: * Organizational skills and great time management * Ability to work independently in a team environment * Class 3 license would be an asset * Picker/forklift training would be an asset * Previous retail and lumber experience would be an asset * Working knowledge of hardware, home centre, products, and building supplies is essential * Ability to handle multiple demands at once while providing excellent customer service * Commitment to Co-op’s values and principles * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted * Previous supervisory experience As part of Evergreen Co-operative Association’s hiring process, pre-employment background checks will be required for all candidates. Please be advised our Co-op has a Substance and Alcohol policy in effect. All employees in Safety Sensitive Positions (SSPs) will be required to undergo pre-employment substance and alcohol screening. You can obtain a list of SSPs by contacting our HR department. Evergreen Co-op is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. Accommodation is available on request for all persons requiring them that will be taking part in the interview process. We will act in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws. Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or work permit. Evergreen Co‐operative Association is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.

What you’ll do

The Yard Foreman is responsible for supervising staff, maintaining an orderly yard, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment. They must also deliver exceptional customer service while managing product deliveries and inventory receiving.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous supervisory and retail lumber experience, along with strong organizational and time management skills. A Class 3 license and forklift training are considered assets, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs is required.

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment • Equal opportunity employer

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Supervisory skills
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Equipment operation
• Forklift operation
• Lumber knowledge
• Hardware knowledge
• Building supplies knowledge
• Safety compliance
• Loss prevention
• Team leadership
• Inventory receiving
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Supervision
• Organizational Skills
• Lifting Ability
• Housekeeping
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Economics
• Sales
• Forklift Truck
• Loss Prevention
• Merchandising
• Time Management

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Logistics
• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Yard Foreman
• Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors