READY MIX PLANT SUPERVISOR

Knife River - North Central; Clyde (KS); On-site; USD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Knife River - North Central is seeking a Concrete Plant Operator in Clyde, Kansas. Responsible for safely operating the concrete plant, managing production and quality control, and leading team personnel. The role requires 2 years of related experience and knowledge in plant operations. Offered pay ranges from $33 to $38 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Join a dynamic team focused on safety and performance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience from a post-high school environment.
• Knowledge of plant maintenance and operation.
• Ability to maintain proper licensure and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate the concrete plant safely and effectively.
• Perform safety inspections and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure quality of produced materials meets job specifications.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

2 years experience in relevant environment

Minimum 5 years in concrete industry preferred

Job description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Role Overview

This position is responsible to safely operate the concrete plant to batch concrete materials and supervise the performance and efficiency of the plant and its team.

The typical schedule is Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM with Saturday as needed. Schedule may vary with weather or customer demand.

Compensation

The wage is $33 – $38 per hour depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, walk‑around and site inspections to identify and correct unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained, conduct toolbox meetings daily/weekly.
• Safely and properly operate plant. May be required to operate additional company vehicle during plant tear down, moves and set up.
• Identify appropriate material to produce quality asphalt or concrete material per job specifications.
• Communicate with quality control personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
• Monitor inventory levels of all mix materials (aggregate, oil, cement powder, fly ash, etc.) to ensure no depletion during production demand.
• Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.
• Schedule trucks & start times, communicate with operations supervisor prior to loading trucks.
• Tear down, set up and calibrate plant.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self‑motivated, team‑player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Lead personnel at plant and work with dispatch to schedule drivers. Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co‑workers and managers/supervisors.
• Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines; highly organized with attention to detail.
• Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as needed.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance. Maintain a safe working environment and foster safety culture, ensure good housekeeping skills and lockout/tagout procedures. When needed, accompany employees to medical facility when injured and manage work‑comp claim by working closely with medical provider on treatment plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years experience from post‑high school in a work, military, institutional or vocational environment.
• Knowledge of plant maintenance & operation.
• Minimum 5 years experience in concrete industry preferred.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Years of service recognition
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Critical illness plan
• Accident coverage plan
• Hospital indemnity

Additional Information

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 laws.

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks. All applications are submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. Please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.