What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLANT FOREMAN position at Knife River - South?
Job Summary:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Oversee all locations operations, including mining, crushing and yard facility.
- Keep inventory, prepare production schedules and reports, maintain operations logs as necessary
- Participate in quality control to ensure materials being produced meet product specifications
- Ensure all operations follow all legal and regulatory requirements, including air and water quality, permit conditions, dumpsite polices and MSHA, OSHA.
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
- Word day-today with frontline employees providing overall guidance and direction while promoting the individual development of all team members
- Ensure that quality of all materials exceeds customers' expectations.
- Coordinate with sales team and management to determine production schedules
- Work with other superintendents in the Metro division on production, quality, maintenance, environmental, personnel or safety issues
Minimum Qualifications:
- Safety first attitude required
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Working knowledge of crushing aggregates required
- Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft excel
- Requires high degree of skills in planning, organization, supervising, communication and observation
- A Valid driver's license in good standing
- Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen
Notice:
Because of the nature of work at Knife River, the person in this position may be expected to work any shift and at various locations based on company needs and the duties of the position may change at any time and may not be identified in this job description. The content of the job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as a contract or an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills and abilities required of all personnel so classified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems, and maintenance.
- Must have good mechanical, troubleshooting, and some welding ability.
- Need positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions.
- Equipment operation skills helpful.
Physical & Environmental Demands:
- Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
- Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
- Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
- Hand eye coordination.
- Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
- Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
- Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
- Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time.
Benefits:
* Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off * Three Medical Plans with GENEROUS Employer contributions and funding * Health Savings Account* Prescription Card * Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care * Dental * Vision * Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance * Company Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement * Company Paid Long Term Disability Income Replacement * Profit Sharing * 401(k) with Company Match * Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents * Critical Illness Plan * Accident Coverage Plan* Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan, Travel Insurance, Access to Legal Advice*
How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. If unable to apply online, mail completed application to Knife River Corporation South, PO Box 1800, Waco, TX 76703. If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Foreman position:
Air Force: Engineering Superintendent
Army: Construction Equipment Supervisor, Construction Engineer
Navy: Engineering Aid
Marines: Combat Engineer Officer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.