Yard Supervisor

Description

We are Part of the TAL Building Centers Family of Stores

Based in Vancouver, Washington, TAL Building Centers is a family-owned company helping to build better communities. At our building centers located throughout the Pacific Northwest, we create a positive experience for our customers, pros and homeowners alike, by providing guidance for innovative, smart building solutions. Our mission and core values drive everything we do.

Our Mission

We Help Build Better Communities 

Our Core Values

We Are the Guide

We Are Courteous

We Are Ambitious

We Are Accountable

We Are Safe

So, why TAL? Because we're more than just a job – we're an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Embrace your potential, and together, let's build a brighter future. 

Role Statement

To supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in loading, unloading and delivery of materials and in the use and maintenance of machines and equipment in the lumber yard and in the warehouse.

Location

This position will be performed onsite at our store. Remote work is not available for this role. 

Outcomes for Success

• Screen, interview and hire applicants for employment.
• Train outside employees in job responsibilities and product knowledge of items stored in yard and warehouse.
• Conduct appraisals of performance.
• Receive incoming materials and direct storage in proper area.
• Prepare and reconcile bills of lading and packing slips.
• Direct customer loading and employee load building.
• Directs workers and assists in loading, unloading, and delivery of materials and in use and care of machines and equipment such as trucks, forklifts, and saws.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, load limits, and that load is safe.
• Directs movement of shipments from center to destination.
• May assist customer with loading, delivery status information, inventory availability, and related problems.
• Coordinates load building and truck inspections.  
• Schedule truck operations to ensure timely customer delivery.
• Assist with a total loss prevention program, including security, safety and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and property.
• Train outside employees in safe procedures, including good housekeeping and proper operation of forklifts and trucks.
• Assist store manager with purchasing and inventory control.
• Keep all outside areas neat and clean. Report any unsafe conditions.
• Interface with in-store personnel.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of overall compensation. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive array of quality benefits to support your health, your family, and your way of life.

Our benefits package for our benefit eligible employees is robust:

• Affordable health and dental insurance via a national network.
• HSA employer contributions.  
• Employer paid vision insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Excellent paid time off, including your birthday!
• 401k employer contribution up to 5% of base pay.
• Strong commitment to training, professional development and career advancement.
• Product discounts.
• Tons of other incentives, reward & recognition opportunities, and voluntary benefits!

Requirements

• Training, either on-the-job or formal education is over 1 year up to and including 3 years.
• High School or GED preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Heavy Work: Lifting or exerting up to 51-100 pounds of force seldom and/or up to 35-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or less than 35 pounds frequently to move objects. Heavy work involves standing and/or walking all the time. Requires the ability to work alone without risk to oneself and operate equipment without close supervision.
• Occasional reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Frequent use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, active, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position)

Wages

Starting wages will be based on years of experience and education.

TAL Building Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.