Asphalt Plant OperatorForeman

ASPHALT INFRASTRUCTURE; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

PTO

Community Involvement

Team Building Events

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A regional asphalt production company located in Woodburn, Oregon is seeking a qualified candidate to supervise daily activities in asphalt production. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of asphalt production experience and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include monitoring quality, conducting safety meetings, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance, along with opportunities for community involvement and team-building events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in asphalt production.
• Must have a valid license and clean driving record.
• Ability to travel during peak work seasons.
• Strong communication skills under high-stress situations.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, respectful of others.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to travel during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities in asphalt production.
• Calibrate plant for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor material quality and troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce standards.
• Hire and train employees in production processes.
• Direct maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Troubleshoot quality, material, and equipment issues.
• Maintain production records and report to supervisors.
• Oversee hiring and training of production staff.

Skills

Asphalt production knowledge

Effective communication

Team player

Ability to navigate computer software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical school emphasizing heavy equipment

Tools

Computer software literacy

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising daily activities in production of asphalt
• Daily operation of asphalt plant including producing and loading- scaling trucks as they load out
• Monitor material quality, inspect, and troubleshoot material, working closely with quality control and asphalt manager
• Calibrate plant for maximum efficiency
• Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained
• Direct and/or perform maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve issues related to material, quality, equipment, and operation. Repair and eliminate or minimize the causes in the future by implementing preventative procedures.
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
• Daily safety meetings and enforcing safety standards
• Hiring and training employees in all phases of production and equipment
• Coach and monitor team members and sites to comply with OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout, and safety and environmental regulation compliance
• Approve and submit work hours of personnel and pertinent job information daily
• Record pertinent information accurately and relay production, quality, equipment, and personnel information to appropriate individuals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma. Technical school or similar with emphasis in heavy equipment for manufacturing helpful.
• Asphalt production knowledge: Minimum 2 years
• Ability to navigate computer software systems
• Communicate effectively (verbal, written, listening) and work with difficult people under high stress situations
• Self motivated, team player who has ability to maintain positive customer relations and be courteous/respectful of others
• Must have valid license and clean driving record
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to travel. Position requires travel during peak work season.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• PTO
• Community Involvement
• Team Building Events
• Annual Company Events
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts