What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upstone Materials | Working Foreman Saranac Lake, NY position at BARRETT INDUSTRIES?
Upstone Materials, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more about us at www.upstonematerials.com.
Upstone, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Compensation
$32.86 Per hour
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the concrete plant, along with the coordination of drivers engaged in the delivery of concrete
Safety
- Fostering the safety culture by making good/safe decisions
- Following all safety policies and procedures, including LOTOTO, Motor Vehicle Policy, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc
Quality
- Ensuring consistency in the product
- Incorporating the proper raw materials
- Ensuring consistence in controls
Functional/Technical Skills
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Receiving orders for concrete
- Coordinating and scheduling concrete deliveries
- Ensuring customers get accurate product and pricing based on their bid or request
- Minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment productivity
- Coordinating preventive maintenance on plant, including planning, documenting, and recording of scheduled maintenance.
- Coordinating necessary repairs outside of preventive maintenance
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the plant- inside the operator’s shack and outside
- Maintaining an adequate inventory of materials, including additives, fuel, and cement to meet daily production needs
- Ensuring the efficient operation of the plant in terms of fuel and power usage
- Responding to breakdowns in a timely manner preventative measures and improve reliability
- Diagnosing faults in the plant and correcting them in a timely manner
- Assist Plants Manager, Shop Manager and location Superintendents in establishment of maintenance budgets and maintenance procedures
- Maintain Shop and Mfg Equip. reporting (mobile and stationary) in JDE
- Manages stocks of supplies and equipment for maintenance
- Operates Ready Mix trucks as circumstances require to aide in the efficiency of delivery, or plant closure
Teamwork/Communication
- While the job description outlines the key responsibilities, it is not an extensive list, and the role may evolve to include new task and challenges.
- Ensuring an open line of communication between the Plant Superintendent, Quality Control, and Ready Mix Drivers
- Ensuring high level of customer service, building positive relationships with customers
Education
- GED or high school diploma
- Experience in a similar role in plant operation and coordination of schedules
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License B
Knowledge Skills And Abilities
- Mechanical skills and understanding
- Ability to use computers and software
- Good coordination and communication skills
- Aptitude for hands-on work
- Excellent people and customer service skills
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to work with others as a team
- Responsible, reliable, and dependable
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
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