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We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.
Yard Supervisor
Location: Kennewick, WA Yard
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Yard Supervisor to lead daily yard operations and ensure the safe, efficient movement of materials, equipment, and products throughout our facility. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for supervising yard personnel, maintaining operational excellence, supporting customer service initiatives, and promoting a culture of safety and teamwork.
The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong knowledge of building materials, equipment operation, inventory movement, and yard logistics. This individual will play a key role in developing employees, optimizing workflow, and ensuring customers receive exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and Manage Yard Operations

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of yard personnel, including loading, unloading, storing, and transporting materials.
• Assign work priorities and monitor employee productivity, accuracy, and performance.
• Ensure efficient utilization of equipment, manpower, and yard space to support operational goals.
• Assist with receiving, inspecting, and organizing incoming materials.

Foster a Safe and Productive Work Environment

• Promote and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure team members receive proper equipment training, certifications, and ongoing safety instruction.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, work areas, and operations to identify and correct safety concerns.
• Lead by example in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized yard environment.

Support Customer Service Excellence

• Assist customers with material selection, load building, and product pickup.
• Provide accurate information regarding inventory availability, order status, and deliveries.
• Ensure outgoing shipments meet company standards, shipping specifications, and safety requirements.

Develop and Coach Employees

• Train new and existing team members on yard procedures, product knowledge, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and support to ensure employee success and professional growth.
• Address operational issues and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Partner with management by providing input on employee performance and development opportunities.

Maintain Equipment and Facility Standards

• Ensure yard equipment and machinery are properly maintained and serviced according to schedule.
• Monitor the condition of the yard, warehouse, and outdoor storage areas.
• Coordinate proper disposal or recycling of scrap materials and debris.
• Help maintain inventory accuracy and material organization throughout the facility.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in daily yard activities as needed to support operational demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises assigned yard personnel.
• Oversees daily work assignments, productivity, quality, and safety compliance.
• Provides coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Supports employee development and assists management with performance evaluations and personnel decisions.

Qualifications
Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in yard operations, material handling, logistics, or a related field, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of building materials, load building, inventory handling, and yard operations.
• Experience operating material handling equipment and heavy machinery.

Preferred

• CDL License.
• Experience in the building materials or lumber industry.
• Equipment operation certifications.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily works in an outdoor yard environment and is exposed to varying weather conditions, equipment noise, and dust.
• Frequently lifts and carries materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, push, pull, and perform physical labor throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and work around moving machinery.

Why Join Our Team?
At our company, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, make a direct impact on operational success, and contribute to a strong culture of safety and customer service. We value hardworking leaders who take pride in developing people, improving processes, and delivering results.
Build your future with us and help drive the success of our yard operations every day.
Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.
In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations' active incentive plan for the respective year.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource's benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com.
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