PLANT FOREMAN

Knife River - South; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Knife River - South in Texas is seeking a qualified individual to oversee operations at various locations, including mining and crushing. The ideal candidate will possess supervisory experience and a strong safety-first attitude. Responsibilities include maintaining inventories, coordinating with sales, and ensuring all operations comply with legal and environmental regulations.

This position offers comprehensive benefits, including paid holidays, medical plans, and a 401(k) with company match. Applicants should have a valid driver's license and be able to meet physical demands.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all location operations including mining, crushing, and yard facility.
• Maintain inventory and prepare production schedules.
• Ensure operations follow legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and direction to frontline employees.
• Coordinate production schedules with sales team and management.

Skills

Safety first attitude

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of crushing aggregates

Computer skills

Planning and organization skills

Communication skills

Mechanical and troubleshooting skills

Job description

Job Summary

• Oversee all locations operations, including mining, crushing and yard facility.
• Keep inventory, prepare production schedules and reports, maintain operations logs as necessary.
• Participate in quality control to ensure materials being produced meet product specifications.
• Ensure all operations follow all legal and regulatory requirements, including air and water quality, permit conditions, dumpsite policies and MSHA, OSHA.
• Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
• Word day-to-day with frontline employees providing overall guidance and direction while promoting the individual development of all team members.
• Ensure that quality of all materials exceeds customers' expectations.
• Coordinate with sales team and management to determine production schedules.
• Work with other superintendents in the Metro division on production, quality, maintenance, environmental, personnel or safety issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Safety first attitude required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Working knowledge of crushing aggregates required.
• Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Requires high degree of skills in planning, organization, supervising, communication and observation.
• A valid driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen.

Notice

Because of the nature of work at Knife River, the person in this position may be expected to work any shift and at various locations based on company needs and the duties of the position may change at any time and may not be identified in this job description. The content of the job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as a contract or an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills and abilities required of all personnel so classified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems, and maintenance.
• Must have good mechanical, troubleshooting, and some welding ability.
• Need positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions.
• Equipment operation skills helpful.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
• Hand eye coordination.
• Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
• Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
• Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
• Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Three Medical Plans with generous employer contributions and funding
• Health Savings Account
• Prescription Card
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Income Replacement
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan, Travel Insurance, Access to Legal Advice

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.