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Gillman Home Center

Lumber Yard Manager

New Castle, IN · On-site

The Lumber Yard Manager is responsible for ensuring and providing excellent customer service, performing and supervising the tasks involved in the overall operation of the lumber yard and associated ...

Gillman Home Center

Lumber Yard Manager

New Castle, IN · On-site

The Lumber Yard Manager is responsible for ensuring and providing excellent customer service, performing and supervising the tasks involved in the overall operation of the lumber yard and associated ...

RP Lumber

Lumber Yard Manager

Greenville, IL · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Employment Position - Yard Manager R.P. Lumber Location: Greenville, IL Summary of Position The Yard Manager is responsible for supervising all activities of the yard and warehouse operations at ...

Beeson Hardware Company

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Lumber Yard Worker

Greensboro, NC · On-site

Other duties as directed by management. Lumber Yard Worker Requirements * High School Diploma or equivalent * MUST have lumber yard or construction experience * Willingness to adhere to proper ...

Openwork, LLC

Lumber Yard Worker

Austin, TX

$16 - $18/hr

Lumber Yard Worker Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a lumber yard worker in South ... warehouse management system. * Safely move and handle materials of various sizes, weights, and ...

Baillie Lumber Co.

Yard Manager

West Point, VA · On-site

The West Point Lumber Yard Manager is responsible for the flow of lumber produced by the onsite sawmill through stacking, kiln-drying, grading, packaging and shipping processes. The role includes ...

Ritter Lumber

Lumber Yard Foreman

Lufkin, TX · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Delivery Manager Job Summary: The Yard Foreman is responsible for leading and overseeing daily operations in the lumber yard, with a focus on supervising the delivery load builders and ensuring ...

Ace Hardware

Yard Associate

Mountain View, AR

$13 - $17/hr

Lumber Yard Associate Reports To: Yard Manager Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Position Summary: The Lumber Yard Associate is responsible helping customers, loading and unloading trucks, stocking ...

RP Lumber

Lumber Yard Associate

Mattoon, IL · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Lumber Co. customer receives prompt and courteous service while ensuring a culture of safety ... The direct supervisor of a Yard Associate is the Yard Manager. Responsibilities of Position * Greet ...

RP Lumber

Lumber Yard Associate

Troy, MO · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Lumber Location: Troy, MO This position is for Part-Time employment Summary of Position A Yard ... The direct supervisor of a Yard Associate is the Yard Manager. Responsibilities of Position * Greet ...

RP Lumber

Lumber Yard Associate

Oskaloosa, IA · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Lumber Co. customer receives prompt and courteous service while ensuring a culture of safety ... The direct supervisor of a Yard Associate is the Yard Manager. Responsibilities of Position * Greet ...

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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for lumber yard manager in the United States is $26.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lumber yard manager?

A Lumber Yard Manager oversees the daily operations of a lumber yard, ensuring efficient inventory management, customer service, and workplace safety. They coordinate staff, manage deliveries, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Additionally, they may be responsible for budgeting, maintaining equipment, and optimizing workflow. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and knowledge of lumber products are essential for this role.

What are the common daily responsibilities of a lumber yard manager?

As a Lumber Yard Manager, your daily responsibilities typically include overseeing inventory levels, coordinating the receiving and dispatching of lumber products, and managing a team of yard staff. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining safety standards, addressing customer inquiries, and ensuring all equipment is in good working order. Collaboration with sales staff, delivery teams, and suppliers is common, as you’ll work together to ensure timely orders and efficient yard operations. These duties require attention to detail, strong leadership, and the ability to problem-solve quickly in a dynamic environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the lumber yard manager position, and why are they important?

A successful Lumber Yard Manager needs strong organizational skills, inventory management experience, and a solid understanding of lumber products and materials handling, often supported by industry experience or vocational training. Familiarity with inventory management systems, forklift operation certification, and standard safety protocols is typically required. Leadership, clear communication, and problem-solving abilities are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure efficient yard operations, a safe work environment, and positive customer and team interactions.

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Lumber Yard Manager

Gillman Home Center

New Castle, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

The Lumber Yard Manager is responsible for ensuring and providing excellent customer service, performing and supervising the tasks involved in the overall operation of the lumber yard and associated equipment. This is a full-time exempt position, scheduled on the day shift, 45 hours/week. Mon - Fri 7am - 5pm.
Essential Functions:
  • Embody the GHC culture of treating our team members as our #1 priority.
  • Greet and assist customers in a positive, approachable manner. Answer questions and resolve customer concerns.
  • Maintain a positive presence in the yard by providing excellent customer service. Hold team members accountable for providing exceptional customer service.
  • With help from the Store Manager give team members the support and guidance they need. Conduct one on one coaching sessions and meetings as needed with team members. Coach team members individually, with expectations and follow up.
  • With guidance from Store Manager, help supervise, train and develop lumber yard team members on policies and procedures.
  • Regularly walk the lumber yard to find and address issues.
  • Ensure a clean, well-stocked and merchandised yard for customers.
  • Work with sales team and lumber desk to efficiently coordinate daily deliveries. Keep customers, sales team, and management apprised of any delays or discrepancies.
  • Perform a variety of duties, such as but not limited to; assisting customers loading and unloading lumber and building materials, building loads as needed, operating trucks and equipment, delivering materials to homes and job sites.
  • Manually carry building materials onto job site. Building materials, including drywall are often heavy and awkward and require precise placement on the job site while avoiding damaging materials or the surroundings.
  • Oversee performance of routine inspections and preventive maintenance, including cleaning on assigned equipment and trucks. Refer defects or repairs to the garage manager and general manager. Keep accurate daily inspection logs as required by law.
  • Oversee inventory management by ensuring customers are loaded properly, checking in freight, performing routine cycle counts, etc.
  • Make sure all truck license plates are current and required documentation is in each of the trucks.
  • Other lumber yard tasks as required. These may include; maintaining store grounds, assisting customers, straightening and cleaning the yard, cycle counts, equipment maintenance, etc.
  • Ensure that all products are invoiced before leaving the store or yard.
  • Always continue to make customers a priority while performing other duties.
  • Ensure a safe working environment. Maintain situational awareness. Identify and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Help out in other departments as necessary.
  • Follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Work Competencies:
  • Excellent customer service.
  • Good at prioritizing tasks.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to delegate tasks.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position directly supervises the lumber yard team members.
Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements:
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the day.
  • Must be able to drive a truck for deliveries.
  • Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs at times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time exempt position, scheduled on the day shift, 45 hours/week. Mon - Fri 7am - 5pm.
Required Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1-2 years of supervision preferred
  • Experience managing a lumber yard not required but preferred.
  • Valid drivers license.
Benefits Offered:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance
  • 401k plan with employer contribution
  • Company paid $25k Life Insurance Plan
  • Employee discount
  • Vacation time

Gillman Home Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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