Yard Foreman
Listed on 2026-09-08
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Warehouse
Operations Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Distribution/ General Warehouse
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Yard ForemanFull Time Operators / Laborer Ithaca, MI, US
Salary Range: $25.67 To $29.77 Hourly
About Sterling
Sterling Site Access Solutions is the nation's leader in sustainable site access, supporting energy infrastructure and large-scale construction projects across the United States. Guided by our vision of Building a Better Tomorrow, we help customers address complex access challenges, manage risk, control costs, and maintain project schedules.
Through our mission to move people, projects, and communities forward, Sterling provides innovative materials, engineered solutions, and access services that support safer and more sustainable project execution. As America's largest manufacturer of Terra Lam® cross-laminated timber mats, we combine advanced U.S.
-based manufacturing with a broad portfolio of site access products and services.
At Sterling, talented people have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping customers deliver critical infrastructure and construction projects. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we value individuals who are committed to solving challenges and driving better outcomes. If you love owning what's next for your career and a growing organization, Sterling is where you can call home.
About the Role
Provide day-to-day management of the yard, operating equipment and other resources to ensure safe and efficient operations, and high-quality handling, cleaning, and control of assigned construction mat inventory. Includes the movement, storage, repair, and recovery of construction mat products. Provide high level of service to external customers and internal company departments. Assure area of responsibility achieves compliance with policies, procedures, and other requirements.
You’ll Do
- Consistently demonstrate commitment and support for the Sterling Vision and Mission, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for the safety performance of the team, as well as operational productivity and the accuracy and reporting of performance information.
- Lead the daily activities of resources and equipment assigned to the mat yard, including operating, material handling, yard and paperwork organization.
- Oversee receiving, shipping, sorting, cleaning, stickering and repair of construction mats.
- Responsible for day-to-day management of the mat yards inbound and outbound flow of trucks, handling bills of lading, daily equipment inspections, daily safety meetings, JTHA’s, and mat grading/sorting.
- Operate a wheel loader and skid steer. Excavator a plus.
- Provide effective yard management to achieve operational expectations.
- Perform material handler and other duties as needed to achieve objectives.
- Participate in projects as requested by management.
- Create an efficient, challenging, empowering, and collaborative working environment.
- Ability to multi-task, organize, as well as coordinate and direct activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in operating a fork truck and wheel loader.
- Strong organizational skills to sort and organize inventory.
- Ability to demonstrate solid written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to contribute to a cross functional, collaborative environment.
- Portray a consistently positive and winning attitude with a team mindset.
- Self-starter, ability to handle criticism. Flexible, works well with limited direction.
- Willing and able to work safely and promote and enforce safe work practices.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options to support your healthcare and dependent care needs
- Company-paid Life Insurance benefit of $25,000
- Optional voluntary benefits, including supplemental Life Insurance, Disability coverage, and Pet Insurance
- Generous paid time off, including Company Holidays, Vacation, Personal Time,…
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