Working Foreman

$31.11 Per hour

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.

• Participating actively in company safety programs, including Safety Huddles, one-on-one safety conversations, and reporting of close calls
• Fostering the safety culture by making good/safe decisions
• Following all safety policies and procedures, including LOTOTO, Motor Vehicle Policy, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc

• Identifying and capturing opportunities for improvement in equipment maintainability and reliability
• Ensuring consistency in the product
• Incorporating the proper raw materials
• Ensuring consistence in controls

• Receiving orders for concrete
• Coordinating and scheduling concrete deliveries
• Enter all orders into Command Alkon within 1 hour of order received.
• Also taking accurate inventory every month,
• making daily deposit and managing payments.
• 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, and report accurate monthly inventory.
• 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

• 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

• 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

• GED or high school diploma
• Experience in a similar role in plant operation and coordination of schedules
• Valid Commercial Driver's License B

• Variable hours and shifts (including Saturdays as needed)
• Work in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Sit for hours at a time
• Ability to climb ladders, stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Out of town travel possible w/ trainings/seminars
• Operates small tools, as well as performs maintenance on plants
• Exposed to mechanical equipment and moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Noise level is moderate