Quarry Foreman

Onyx Corporation; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx Corporation is seeking a Materials Foreman to oversee daily operations at a worksite, ensuring projects are completed efficiently. The role involves supervising workers, troubleshooting issues, and enforcing safety standards.

Candidates should possess 3–5 years of foreman experience, knowledge of materials processing, and relevant certifications such as DOT and OSHA 10. The position requires strong organizational and leadership skills to effectively manage crew activities.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee safety precautions and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate tasks with Operations Manager.
• Produce schedules and monitor crew attendance.
• Allocate responsibilities on the worksite.
• Supervise and train workers.
• Ensure adequate manpower and resources.
• Plan and schedule plant production.
• Supervise use of machinery and equipment.
• Monitor expenditure and budget.
• Resolve problems and report to management.
• Key person for operation of the quarry.

Skills

Experience as a materials foreman

Knowledge of materials processing procedures

DOT Certificate

OSHA 10 certification

MSHA certification

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Experience with digital record-keeping

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Valid driver’s license

MA Hoisting License

3–5 years’ experience in a Foreman role

Job description

Materials Foreman

The Materials Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects efficiently. They supervise and troubleshoot routine issues, and ensure safety rules are always followed.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Coordinate tasks with the Operations Manager working according to priorities and plans
• Produce schedules and monitor attendance of crew for accurate completion of Field Logs for payroll
• Allocate general and daily responsibilities on the worksite for work crew
• Supervise and train workers and operators
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
• Plan and schedule plant production according to inventory and sales
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
• Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget
• Resolve problems when they arise
• Report on progress to the Operations Manager and Division Manager as needed
• Be a key person for the successful operation of the quarry

Required Skills / Abilities

• Proven experience as a materials foreman
• In-depth knowledge of materials processing procedures and equipment
• DOT Certificate (acquired within one month after hire)
• OSHA 10 certification
• MSHA certification
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with workers on site and report project status and issues that may arise to the Operations Manager
• Prior experience with digital record keeping and tracking analytics
• Problem‑solving abilities

Education and Experience

• Valid driver’s license
• MA Hoisting License
• 3–5 years’ experience in a Foreman role

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds