Working Foreman

Upstone Materials, Inc . is a leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more about us at .

Upstone, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit .

Compensation

$31.11 Per hour

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the concrete plant, along with the coordination of drivers engaged in the delivery of concrete.

Safety

• Participating actively in company safety programs, including Safety Huddles, one-on-one safety conversations, and reporting of close calls
• Fostering the safety culture by making good/safe decisions
• Following all safety policies and procedures, including LOTOTO, Motor Vehicle Policy, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc

Quality

• Identifying and capturing opportunities for improvement in equipment maintainability and reliability
• Ensuring consistency in the product
• Incorporating the proper raw materials
• Ensuring consistence in controls

Functional And Technical Skills

• Receiving orders for concrete
• Coordinating and scheduling concrete deliveries
• Enter all orders into Command Alkon within 1 hour of order received.
• Also taking accurate inventory every month,
• making daily deposit and managing payments.
• Ensuring customers get accurate product and pricing based on their bid or request
• Minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment productivity
• Coordinating preventive maintenance on plant, including planning, documenting, and recording of scheduled maintenance.
• Coordinating necessary repairs outside of preventive maintenance
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the plant- inside the operator’s shack and outside
• Maintaining an adequate inventory of materials, including additives, fuel, and cement to meet daily production needs, and report accurate monthly inventory.
• Ensuring the efficient operation of the plant in terms of fuel and power usage
• Responding to breakdowns in a timely manner preventative measures and improve reliability
• Diagnosing faults in the plant and correcting them in a timely manner
• Assist Plants Manager, Shop Manager and location Superintendents in establishment of maintenance budgets and maintenance procedures
• Maintain Shop and Mfg Equip. reporting (mobile and stationary) in JDE
• Manages stocks of supplies and equipment for maintenance
• Operates Ready Mix trucks as circumstances require to aide in the efficiency of delivery, or plant closure

Teamwork And Communication

• While the job description outlines the key responsibilities, it is not an extensive list, and the role may evolve to include new task and challenges.
• Ensuring an open line of communication between the Plant Superintendent, Quality Control, and Ready Mix Drivers
• Ensuring high level of customer service, building positive relationships with customers

Knowledge And Abilities

• Mechanical skills and understanding
• Ability to use computers and software
• Good coordination and communication skills
• Aptitude for hands-on work
• Excellent people and customer service skills
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to work with others as a team
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable

Education And Minimum Experience

• GED or high school diploma
• Experience in a similar role in plant operation and coordination of schedules
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License B

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Variable hours and shifts (including Saturdays as needed)
• Work in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Sit for hours at a time
• Ability to climb ladders, stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Out of town travel possible w/ trainings/seminars
• Operates small tools, as well as performs maintenance on plants
• Exposed to mechanical equipment and moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Noise level is moderate

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