What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Foreman position at Bliffert Lumber?
Job Details
Description
Bliffert Lumber – Portage, WI
Job Title: Assistant Yard Foreman
Qualifications
Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks, and resolve conflicts
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, customers, and suppliers
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain an organized work environment
Product Knowledge: Understanding of lumber and building materials, their properties, and applications, including dimensions, grades, and uses
Safety Awareness: Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in a lumber yard environment
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to inventory, safety, and operations
Responsibilities
Inventory Management: Overseeing the receiving, storage, and dispatch of lumber and building materials, maintaining accurate inventory records, and minimizing waste
Staff Management: Supervising yard staff, including scheduling, training, performance management, and fostering a positive work environment
Customer Service: Assisting customers with product selection, providing information, and ensuring a positive customer experience
Safety and Compliance: Enforcing safety regulations, ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment, and investigating incidents
Operational Efficiency: Optimizing workflow, managing equipment maintenance, and identifying areas for process improvement
Delivery Coordination: Overseeing the loading and unloading of materials, ensuring accurate order fulfillment, and coordinating deliveries
Financial Responsibilities: May be involved in generating purchase orders, managing budgets, and tracking inventory costs
Collaboration: Working closely with sales staff, delivery teams, and suppliers to ensure timely order fulfillment.
Inventory Audits: Conducting regular audits to ensure accuracy of inventory records and identify discrepancies
Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance and safe operation of all yard equipment
Benefits
Paid vacation and holidays
401K -Employer match
$15,0000 Company paid Life Insurance Policy
Short-term disability
Annual bonus and Annual increase
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Medical and Prescription drug insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Children)
Long-term disability insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Wage: $20-$23/hr
Position is typically Monday-Friday. On a rare occasion there may be a need for a weekend shift due to a special event or other special circumstances.
Qualifications
Salary : $20 - $23
