Yard Foreman - Drivers
About the job
- Knowledge of building material products.
- A strong background in leadership.
- Knowledge of the marketplace and product features.
- Ability to use safe and proper material-handling equipment.
- Ability to follow accepted receiving practices.
- Ability to stage delivery loads safely, quickly, and accurately.
- Acknowledge, greet, and assist customers in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide accurate fast in, fast out service for customers.
- Identify customer needs and provide the appropriate level of assistance.
- Research and resolve customer complaints and conflicts.
- Carry out reasonable directives from the Manager in a timely and accurate manner.
- Communicate regularly with the Manager regarding inventory levels, employee progress, safety, procedures, and general yard efficiency.
- Monitor employees’ daily activity and delegate or assign work as appropriate.
- Prepare and distribute work schedules.
- Challenge and develop employees’ performance, provide feedback, and hold direct reports accountable for their goals and job responsibilities.
- Review weekly time record reports and employee expenses for payroll processing.
- Assist with candidate selection and the interview process for new hires.
- Motivate employees and offer opportunities and rewards appropriately.
- Recommend efforts to control employee turnover to the Manager.
- Recommend employee performance actions to the Manager for coaching, review, and disciplinary efforts.
- Maintain a neat and clean yard appearance.
- Practice good merchandising, including setup and traffic flow.
- Maintain inventory levels and notify the appropriate person of out-of-stocks.
- Rotate stock.
- Manage shrink by utilizing proper procedures for culled and damaged products.
- Assist with physical inventory and cycle counts.
- Prepare for and unload incoming products efficiently.
- Report receiving variances to the appropriate person.
- Stage loads effectively for delivery.
- Choose products of appropriate quality for staging.
- Exercise material-handling and equipment-usage principles to protect company assets.
- Perform other assigned duties.
About the company
Curtis Lumber operates as a regional, family-owned retailer of building materials, with more than 23 locations across New York and Vermont. The business sells lumber, hardware, and related building supplies to contractors and homeowners, supporting projects through its network of yards and delivery services. The company grew by acquiring similar, community-focused lumber yards, preserving a local, family-led identity rather than joining a large national chain. Its goal is to provide a local, customer-focused alternative to big-box stores by expanding thoughtfully through acquisitions and maintaining multi-generational family leadership.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$600K
Headquarters
Town of Ballston, New York
Founded
1890
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Curtis added JAY-K in February 2025, expanding its Upstate New York footprint.
- 2026 job postings show hiring across dispatch, sales, and after-sales service.
- A September 2026 website update still markets delivery across New York and Vermont.
What critics are saying
- Housing-supply weakness and lumber price volatility hit 2026 demand and margins immediately.
- Curtis depends heavily on New York and Vermont; one regional slowdown hurts results.
- Without a clean sixth-generation handoff, family control fractures and rivals absorb share.
What makes Curtis Lumber unique
- Founded in 1890, Curtis Lumber still runs family-owned, now across 23 locations.
- Its February 2025 JAY-K acquisition kept another local brand inside the network.
- Curtis pairs lumberyards with design centers, delivery trucks, and warranty-service specialists.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Bereavement Leave
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount
Community Events
Employee Referral Bonus