General Foreman | Barrett Paving Materials | Lewisburg, OH

Barrett Industries; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. seeks a General Foreman to oversee daily plant operations, ensuring safety, production, quality, and cost objectives at our Ohio location. The role involves monitoring equipment, coordinating maintenance, and enforcing company policies.

You will supervise plant staff and on-site contractors, perform preventive tasks, manage paperwork, and ensure regulatory compliance to maintain efficient plant performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Mine Foreman's Certificate (Ohio) or pass the written exam.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Visually and audibly monitor all plant processing equipment before, during and after operations.
• Assist in the repair of the plant.
• Complete all necessary paperwork daily
• Physically check operations on ladders and catwalks across plant levels.
• Carry out plant objectives set forth by the Plant Superintendent.
• Responsible for the plant, employees and on-site Contractors.
• Perform minor routine lubrication of equipment daily.
• Track the plant's service schedules
• Order all necessary parts for the location
• Fill-in for any absent plant employee
• Keep the yard watered

Skills

Metal mining experience

Mechanical aptitude

Welding & fabrication knowledge

Driving record clean

Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more atwww.barrettpaving.com.

Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Job Summary

The General Foreman oversees daily plant operations to achieve safety, production, quality, and cost objectives. This role monitors the plant and contractor's performance, coordinates maintenance activities, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, and supports the efficient operation of the location.

Main Responsibilities

• Visually and audibly monitor all plant processing equipment before, during and after operations.
• Assist in the repair of the plant.
• Complete all necessary paperwork daily
• Physically check operations on a regular basis. This involves traversing conveyors and different plant levels using ladders and catwalks.
• Carry out plant objectives set forth by the Plant Superintendent.
• Responsible for the plant, employees and on-site Contractors.
• Perform minor routine lubrication of equipment daily - requires the lifting of grease lubrication containers (approximately 15 lbs.).
• Track the plants service schedules
• Order all necessary parts for the location
• Fill-in for any absent plant employee
• Keep the yard watered

Skills

• High School Graduate or GED
• Must hold a Mine Foreman's Certificate (state of Ohio) or be able to pass the necessary written exam.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• 1-2 years Non-Metal Mining Experience
• Knowledge of welding, cutting, and fabrication
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Acceptable Driving Record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds from the ground to the waist
• Ability to sit or stand for hours at a time
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Ability to work in high and sometimes confined spaces

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

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