CRUSHING FOREMAN (SEASONAL)

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 is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round.

This position is responsible to safely supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in aggregate production, as well as run operations and assure that quality aggregates are produced at maximum production levels with assigned crushers.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

• Perform daily equipment inspections, walk arounds and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained and repaired
• 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.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, Lockout/Tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Coordinate/collaborate with Asphalt and Concrete to determine the most cost-effective aggregate site plan
• Coordinate and supervise the moving of crusher, screen plants & wash plants
• Coordinate changing of crusher cone liners, jaws dies, and screens as needed
• Operate and troubleshoot crusher, screen plant and wash plant as needed
• Monitor material quality and inspect & troubleshoot material - check gradation quality, oversize rocks and contamination, etc.
• Coach and monitor team members and sites to comply with MSHA and safety regulations and assist in training of new employees.
• To insure quality assurance coordinate and/or deliver aggregate samples to lab
• Record pertinent information accurately and relay production, quality, equipment and personnel information to Aggregate Manager or other appropriate team members
• Approve and submit work hours of personnel and pertinent job information daily
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (preferred Requirements I.e. Certifications, Software Use, Etc.)

As a successful Foreman you will have:

• Over 2 years up to and including 4 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aggregate production
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record

Compensation

Estimated Wage: $35.00 - $40.00 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 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
• Employee Appreciation Program

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. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.