Washplant/Crusher Operator Foreman

Knife River is seeking a Washplant/Crusher Operator Foreman. The Foreman is responsible for the daily operations of the plant including the operations, plant maintenance, production, inventory control, safety, environmental compliance and supervision of plant employees.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform daily plant and equipment Inspections. Maintain a safe working environment, ensure Lockout/ Tagout procedures. Conduct toolbox meetings daily/weekly.
• Supervise all plant personnel on site.
• Safely and properly operate plant.
• Identify appropriate adjustments to produce quality aggregate per job specifications.
• Maintain adequate levels of all supplies and products to fulfill all orders

• Communicate with quality control personnel and make required adjustments to material
• 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 relations and act courteous/respectful of others at all times.
• Lead personnel at plant and work with other teams and management to meet goals.
• Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and

• Safely and properly delegate maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on loader and plant.
• Maintain contaminate free aggregate piles.
• Ability to operate equipment onsite at the plant.
• Perform frequently scheduled plant inspections.
• Accurately complete company reports and other documentation as needed to ensure company compliance is being met.
• Accurately enter payroll time and plant production in company systems.
• Ensure MSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance, including stocking of PPE

• 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience, management position a plus.
• Excellent math and computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Bilingual is a plus!
• Ability to operate a front-end loader

• Knowledge of health, safety, and environment regulations and standards.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of DOT hours of service regulations.
• Listening and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with difficult people.
• Ability to maintain positive customer relations.
• Act courteous and respectful of others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
• Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time

Additional Information:

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application. 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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Plant Foreman position!

Air Force:

Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman/Apprentice/Helper

Army:

Concrete/Asphalt Equipment Operator

Constuction Equipment Operator/Supervisor

Navy:

Advanced Construction Mechanic

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)