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Shipping Foreman

OSCO Construction Group

New Brunswick

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading construction company in New Brunswick seeks a Shipping Foreman responsible for supervising machine operators, welders, and labourers. The ideal candidate should be experienced in steel fabrication and possess strong communication, organizational, and time management skills. They will manage the work schedules of unionized employees and coordinate with subcontractors for deliveries while maintaining safety standards. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package, including health benefits and educational opportunities for dependents.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage
Life insurance
RRSP and tax-free savings account options
Educational scholarships for dependents
Health & wellness programming
Team celebratory events

Qualifications

  • Experienced tradesperson or engineering technology graduate with experience in fabrication.
  • Previous supervisor training/experience considered an asset.
  • CWB Weld Supervisor Certification is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

  • Organize work schedule for 4-6 employees.
  • Maintain a safe work environment.
  • Coordinate with the shop foreman on scheduling product.

Skills

Communication skills
Time management
Organizational skills

Education

Welding/Steel Fabrication Trade Certification
Class 5 Drivers license

Tools

MS software programs
Job description
Job Description

About Ocean Steel and Construction Limited

Incorporated in 1955, Ocean Steel has grown to become one of the largest steel fabricators in Eastern Canada and one of the most respected steel suppliers on the Eastern Seaboard. It services several markets, including all of Canada, the Eastern United States, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Ocean designs, fabricates and erects structural steel for buildings and bridges. It also manufactures and installs platework, such as breechings, stacks, ducts, penstocks, process & storage tanks and custom process-equipment. Ocean Steel has two, modern New Brunswick-based plants in Saint John and in Fredericton. We currently have sales offices in Saint John, New Brunswick, Burlington, Massachusetts and Conklin, New York.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the overall supervision of machine operators, welders, fitters and general labourers. We are looking for a professional, direct yet collaborative communicator to prepare, assign and oversee the work of 4 to 6 unionized employees whose experience varies from first year apprentices to Journeypersons as well as plan and coordinate with transportation subcontractors. Ocean Steel places a high value on safety and maintains a well-established Safety Management System. Our Shipping Foremen will show through their actions that they play an important role in the management of this system. The successful candidate will also be well rounded in the steel fabrication trade.

Responsibilities
  • Organization of work schedule for 4-6 employees
  • Maintain a safe work environment
  • Scheduling of loading/sorting activities for the yard
  • Coordination with the shop foreman on scheduling product for loading
  • Coordination with carriers for steel deliveries to the jobsite
  • Coordination with PM/site staff on delivery needs
  • Manage/approve shipping costs in JDE
  • Career development of employees including training
Technical Requirements
  • Experienced tradesperson or engineering technology graduate with experience in fabrication
  • Previous supervisor training/experience would be considered an asset
  • Welding/Steel Fabrication Trade Certification is considered a definite asset
  • CWB Weld Supervisor Certification is considered a definite asset
  • Class 5 Drivers license
Business Requirements
  • Must be proficient with MS software programs
  • WHMIS and Dangerous goods certification
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Cultural Requirements
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate others

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Ocean Steel offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within those sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

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