Lumberyard Assistant Foreman

Overall Job Function:

The Assistant Foreman of the lumberyard supports all aspects of lumberyard and delivery operations, including supervising staff, maintaining inventory, assisting customers, and making deliveries as needed. This role combines leadership and hands-on responsibilities to ensure the yard operates safely, efficiently, and with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions: 

Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising daily yard and delivery operations.

Load, secure, and deliver lumber and building materials to customer locations in a safe and timely manner.

Verify delivery tickets for accuracy and ensure materials match customer orders.

Maintain delivery schedules, communicate with customers, and handle delivery paperwork.

Ensure delivery vehicles are properly maintained, fueled, and inspected regularly.

Operate forklifts, trucks, and other yard equipment safely and efficiently.

Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety throughout the yard and delivery areas.

Provide excellent customer service, both in person and during deliveries.

Assist customers and contractors with product selection, loading, and order inquiries.

Coordinate with sales and dispatch teams to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.

Resolve product or delivery issues quickly and professionally.

Assist with receiving, stocking, and rotating inventory.

Conduct regular cycle counts and help maintain accurate inventory records.

Report inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, or shortages promptly.

Ensure materials are properly labeled, stacked, and protected from weather damage.

Supervise, train, and motivate yard and delivery staff.

Lead by example in safe work practices, customer service, and productivity.

Support scheduling, performance management, and team communication.

Promote and enforce company safety standards and PPE requirements.

Conduct regular equipment and vehicle safety checks.

Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company regulations.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred).

2–4 years of experience in a lumber yard, warehouse, or building materials setting.

Supervisory or lead experience preferred.

Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred or willingness to obtain).

Forklift operation experience required; certification referred.

Strong knowledge of lumber and building materials.

Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.

Ability to safely operate delivery vehicles and handle heavy materials.

Work Requirements: 

This position is based in a fast-paced agricultural setting and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employees are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally may be loud. PPE will be provided and must be utilized according to safety standards. Typical working hours are based on customer and organizational demand; hours may be long, irregular and include weekends and holidays during peak season.

While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time. The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel. The employee will need to be able to lift up to 75 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally and maneuver on and off mobile equipment. The physicality of this job is high.