Equipment Foreman

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Equipment Foreman to oversee the daily operations of our structural steel yard in Pleasant Grove, UT. The Equipment Foreman will be responsible for coordinating material handling, inventory management, loading and unloading, and ensuring accurate shipments of fabricated steel to erection job sites. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and experience with structural steel, heavy equipment, and logistics. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Tekla or other programs that are similar such as FabSuite, STRUMIS, or another inventory management system to track materials and job allocations efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate yard personnel to ensure efficient movement, storage, and handling of structural steel.
• Oversee loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring materials are properly secured and handled.
• We use Tekla at EZARC, however, experience with similar programs such as FabSuite, STRUMIS, or a similar inventory management system to track inventory, material flow, and job allocations, ensuring accurate record-keeping would be helpful.
• Ensure all fabricated steel components are properly labeled, checked, and loaded for accurate delivery to erection job sites.
• Work closely with logistics teams, project managers, and site supervisors to coordinate shipments and confirm job site requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure materials are stored according to project specifications.
• Operate and oversee the use of overhead cranes inside the fabrication buildings for material handling.
• Operate forklifts and rigging equipment as necessary to support daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, AISC, and company safety policies.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for quality control and damage prevention.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard environment.
• Train and mentor yard employees on safety protocols, equipment use, and proper handling techniques.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and storage areas, reporting any maintenance needs.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a yard foreman, warehouse supervisor, or material handling role (preferably in structural steel or heavy fabrication).
• Strong knowledge of steel handling, inventory management, and logistics coordination.
• Experience in ensuring accurate shipments of structural steel to erection sites.
• Proficiency in Tekla or other programs such as FabSuite, STRUMIS, or a similar inventory tracking system would be helpful (preferred but not required).
• Experience operating overhead cranes inside a fabrication facility (required).
• Experience operating forklifts and rigging equipment (certifications preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret load tickets, packing slips, and fabrication drawings.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Understanding of OSHA safety standards and AISC guidelines for material handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, indoor fabrication environment, lifting heavy materials as needed.
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and documentation.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift and crane operator certification.
• Experience working in an AISC-certified fabrication plant.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and efficient yard management practices.