Aggregate Operations Foreman

CalPortland; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking an Aggregate Operations Foreman to lead daily production tasks focused on safety, quality, productivity and maintenance. This role oversees repairs, ordering parts, daily production reporting, and coordination with the manager and production teams to ensure smooth operations and material quality.

You will supervise material inventory, monitor equipment performance, and enforce MSHA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Background in aggregate plant operations and materials handling.
• Experience operating loaders, bull dozers, off-road trucks and excavators.
• Knowledge of crushers, screens, washing plants, pumps, haul trucks and loaders.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• MSHA training certification a plus.
• Welding and cutting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains proper material quality and inventory levels of material to meet demand.
• Performs plant maintenance - maintains a safe, clean and environmentally compliant operation.
• Performs safety/quality/mechanical inspections of the plant and mobile equipment.
• Addresses housekeeping issues within the work area.
• Operates loaders, excavators, haul trucks, skid steers and bull dozers.
• Understands the process flow of the plant and is diligent in producing a quality product.
• Regularly monitors performance all process pieces of the plant.
• Accurately completes and maintains reports and compliance records (maintenance, environmental, safety & production).
• Successfully completes and maintains Method 9 Emissions certification.
• Understands MSHA rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Summary

The Aggregate Operations Foreman is responsible for leading the daily task of production requirements regarding safety, quality, productivity and maintenance. Plant functions include repairs/maintenance, ordering parts and supplies as needed, daily production reporting and communicating with the manager and production teams to ensure successful daily operations. The foreman is responsible for maintaining proper material quality and inventory levels of material to meet demand.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Job Summary

The Aggregate Operations Foreman is responsible for leading the daily task of production requirements regarding safety, quality, productivity and maintenance. Plant functions include repairs/maintenance, ordering parts and supplies as needed, daily production reporting and communicating with the manager and production teams to ensure successful daily operations. The foreman is responsible for maintaining proper material quality and inventory levels of material to meet demand.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Maintains proper material quality and inventory levels of material to meet demand
• Performs plant maintenance - maintains a safe, clean and environmentally compliant operation
• Performs safety/quality/mechanical inspections of the plant and mobile equipment
• Addresses any housekeeping issues within the work area
• Operates loaders, excavators, haul trucks, skid steers and bull dozers
• Understands the process flow of the plant and is diligent in producing a quality product
• Regularly monitors performance all process pieces of the plant
• Accurately completes and maintains reports and compliance records (maintenance, environmental, safety & production)
• Successfully completes and maintains Method 9 Emissions certification
• Understands MSHA rules and regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Background in aggregate plant operations - Knowledge of the equipment and methods used in the production process, and related aspects of materials storage, handling and distribution of aggregate
• Experience as a heavy equipment operator including loaders, bull dozers, off road trucks and excavators
• Hands on experience and knowledge of crushers, screens, washing plants, pumps, haul trucks and loaders
• Physical requirements: walk, climb, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, ride, twist, push/pull of controls and ride on rough terrain
• Able to lift and or move 75 lbs. on a routine basis; 100 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Able to work in wet and dry conditions as well as extreme heat or cold
• Strong leadership skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Current MSHA training certification a plus
• Experience welding and cutting preferred

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing. Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. For work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.