Plant Processing Foreman - 2nd Shift

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc.; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) + match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. in Tonawanda, NY is seeking a full-time Plant Processing Foreman for the 2nd shift. The role oversees day-to-day plant operations, manages a 4–8 person crew, and ensures safety, SOP adherence, and timely reporting to leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating material handling, liquid processing, waste treatment, and maintaining productivity targets. Associate's degree required; mechanical aptitude and ability to drive company vehicles are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Mechanical aptitude for pumps, hoses, air compressors, tanks and trucks.
• Minimum 1 year of foreman experience.
• Ability to drive company vehicles.
• Reliable and accurate reporting skills.
• Positive work ethic.
• Willingness to work in a hot and greasy environment.
• Willing to work inside and outside in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations on the plant floor.
• Directly manage, coordinate, and lead 4–8 employees on the second shift.
• Enforce all plant safety regulations, ensure SOP adherence, and maintain a hazard-free work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindedness

Reporting

Vehicle operation

Team coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Plant Processing Foreman - 2nd Shift

Full Time Tonawanda, NY, US

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking full-time Plant Processing Foreman - 2nd Shift to join our team!

The Plant Processing Foreman will be responsible for material handling, liquid processing, waste treatment, and the management of 4-8 people directly reporting to this role. This position will also oversee the efficient operation of all plant processes, ensure productivity targets are achieved, SOPs are followed, and all plant safety standards are adhered to. The Foreman will also be responsible for completing scheduled reports on time and reporting variances to senior management.

Growth Opportunity! Upon successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, opportunities for salary increases are available.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations on the plant floor.
• Directly manage, coordinate, and lead 4–8 employees on the second shift.
• Enforce all plant safety regulations, ensure SOP adherence, and maintain a hazard-free work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required
• Mechanical aptitude for pumps, hoses, air compressors, tankers and trucks
• Minimum 1 year of foreman experience
• Ability to drive company vehicles
• Reliable and accurate reporting skills
• Positive work ethic
• Willingness to work in a hot and greasy environment
• Willing to work inside and outside in all weather

Shifts:

2nd Shift: Sunday - Thursday 4pm-1am

Pay:

2nd Shift: $32/hr. with opportunities for raises after 90 days

• Life Insurance
• 401(k) + match
• Paid Time Off

Who We Are:

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. has been in business since 2005. We are a growing company that collects and recycles used cooking oil. With over 20 years in business, we collect, and process used cooking oil to produce Biodiesel, a carbon reducing alternative fuel to Hydrocarbons. We operate in 15 States with service to over 27,000 locations and growing. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is subject to and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.