What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman position at Preston Refrigeration?
Location: Nationwide Travel Required
Ready to take charge and make sure everything runs smoothly? As a Foreman at Preston Refrigeration, you'll assist your superintendent in leading a hardworking crew of General Laborers and welders as we travel across the U.S. building and maintaining the country's top refrigerated facilities. This hands-on role will give you the opportunity to showcase your leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills, all while ensuring projects stay on track and safe.
About Preston Refrigeration
With over 75 years in the industry, Preston Refrigeration specializes in refrigeration facility construction and industrial refrigeration. As we continue to grow, we need strong leaders like you to join our team and keep operations running smoothly, on time, and within budget. Join us, and be part of a company committed to quality, safety, and excellence.
What You'll Do:
- Supervise & Lead: Oversee a team of General Laborers and welders, ensuring everyone is working efficiently and maintaining a safe job site.
- Site Management: Coordinate material handling, set up, and tear down at job sites, making sure everything is secured and safe.
- Maintain Job Site Safety: Ensure your team follows all safety protocols, and report any incidents or hazards to the Job Site Superintendent or Director of Safety. Assist with Daily JHA's and safety forms. (I know it kind of says it here " Ensure your team follows all safety protocols " but I think it would be good to spell out directly)
- On-the-Ground Leadership: Set the standard for a clean, organized job site by working alongside your team, picking up tools and securing equipment.
- Problem Solving: Lead with a solutions-based mindset, addressing challenges and keeping your crew motivated and on track.
- Travel Nationwide: Travel to various sites across the U.S., working on projects that shape the future of the cold-storage industry.
- Other Responsibilities: Take on additional duties as needed to keep the project on schedule and running smoothly.
What Describes You:
- Proven Leader: You've successfully supervised teams, kept projects on track, and handled challenges with confidence.
- Team Player: While leading your crew, you also know when to roll up your sleeves and help get the job done.
- Safety-First Attitude: You never compromise on safety and ensure your team follows all procedures.
- Adaptable: You're comfortable traveling across the U.S. and working in diverse environments, always maintaining a positive attitude.
- Experienced & Qualified: You have experience in construction or a related field, ideally with supervisory experience, and hold a high school diploma or GED (preferred).
- Physically Capable: You can lift and carry heavy items for extended periods of time.
- Travel-Ready: You're prepared to travel 90%-100% of the time with reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Strong Communicator: You lead by example and possess effective communication skills that help keep the team aligned.
Why You Should Apply:
If you're a natural leader who's ready to travel and take charge of building the nation's most innovative cold-storage facilities, Preston Refrigeration is the place for you. Our team is growing, and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence, safety, and teamwork.
Excited to lead your team and help build the future? Apply today and let's get started!