PLANT LEAD MAN

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 oversee plant operations, including mining, crushing and yard facilities.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with frequent Saturday work. Hours may vary due to weather and customer demand.


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

1. Oversee plant operations, including mining, crushing and yard facilities.
2. Keep inventory, prepare production schedules and reports, maintain operations logs as necessary
3. Participate in quality control to ensure materials being produced meet product specifications
4. Ensure all operations follow all legal and regulatory requirements, including air and water quality, permit conditions, dumpsite policies and MSHA, OSHA.
5. Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
6. Word day-today with frontline employees providing overall guidance and direction while promoting the individual development of all team members
7. Ensure that quality of all materials exceeds customers' expectations.
8. Coordinate with sales team and management to determine production schedules
9. Work with other team members on production, quality, maintenance, environmental, personnel or safety issues

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. Safety first attitude required
2. Previous supervisory experience required
3. Working knowledge of crushing aggregates required
4. Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft excel
5. Requires high degree of skills in planning, organization, supervising, communication and observation
6. A Valid driver's license in good standing
7. Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Basic knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems, and maintenance.
2. Must have good mechanical, troubleshooting, and some welding ability.
3. Need positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions.
4. Equipment operation skills helpful.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

1. Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
2. Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
3. Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
4. Hand eye coordination.
5. Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
6. Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
7. Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
8. Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time.

VETERANS:

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 transferrable to our Plant Lead Man position. Veteran are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. 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. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

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