Yard Foreman

Spenard Builders Supply is Alaska's choice for building materials and home improvements. Statewide, we service the needs of a variety of customers including residential and commercial builders, specialty contractors, government and other institutions, and especially do-it-yourselfers. Check out our latest building products, events, manufacturing services or find an SBS near you. Today, Spenard Builders Supply is owned by Builders First Source, the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the residential construction market in the U.S. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation for a full range of structural and related building products.

Now Hiring:
Yard Foreman

We are hiring 1 Yard Foreman at our Anchorage Port Distribution Center Location and the 1 Yard Foreman at our Birchwood/Chugiak Distribution Center Location.

Builders First Source is seeking an experienced and motivated Yard Foreman to lead daily yard operations and support a high-performing team in a fast-paced building materials environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating yard activities, ensuring safe and efficient material movement, supporting customer service excellence, and maintaining an organized and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate is a safety-minded leader who thrives on teamwork, enjoys developing employees, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to customers.

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of yard personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations.
• Direct employees in the loading, unloading, storage, and movement of materials using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Supervise the receiving of incoming materials and ensure proper storage and inventory practices are followed.
• Provide hands-on leadership by assisting with daily yard operations and performing the same duties as other yard team members when needed.

• Inspect outgoing loads to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, load limits, company standards, and safety regulations.
• Prepare and reconcile bills of lading, packing slips, and related documentation.
• Monitor inventory movement and support accurate material handling practices throughout the yard.

• Train and mentor new yard employees on product knowledge, equipment operation, safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and company processes.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Communicate performance expectations, productivity goals, and operational priorities effectively.

• Assist customers with load building and material loading while ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Provide information regarding inventory availability, delivery status, and product-related inquiries.
• Partner with sales and operations teams to ensure customer needs are met efficiently and professionally.

• Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular yard inspections to identify and address safety concerns.
• Organize and lead periodic safety meetings and encourage employee participation in safety improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional yard environment, ensuring debris and scrap materials are disposed of or recycled properly.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of experience performing and coordinating yard, warehouse, manufacturing, or material-handling activities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience directing work crews in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating forklifts and material-handling equipment.

• Strong knowledge of building materials, yard operations, product storage, and load-building…