Yard Supervisor Job Description:

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in unloading, storing, and distributing materials, such as coal, logs, lumber, wastepaper, and sulfur in yard of industrial plant: Confers with plant personnel and plans and allocates use of materials handling equipment, such as conveyors, cranes, tractors, and trucks, according to material to be moved and production requirements. Directs workers engaged in keeping records of materials received and used. Trains new workers. May inspect incoming materials and verify invoices. May inspect machines and equipment and direct workers engaged in maintenance and repair work. May supervise workers engaged in drying lumber in kiln [Kiln Operator (woodworking) 563.382-010]. May supervise workers engaged in booming (gathering) and sorting logs in log pond. Performs other duties as described under Supervisor (any industry) Master Title.