Foley Materials Company is growing and wants you to grow with us! Competitive salary. Quarterly Production Bonus

What You Will Do:

• Learn, understand, and comply with applicable MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations/standards. Hold self and others accountable for safe operation, wear required PPE, may execute and will participate in regular MSHA and safety training/testing.
• Performs inspections and assists Plant Manager to ensure daily mobile equipment inspections are complete in a timely manner and unsafe conditions are immediately addressed.

• Operate and troubleshoot all components of the Plant, including screeners, dryers, elevators, feeders, chutes, manual and automated controls, and bag lines in a safe manner. Performs maintenance and assists with repairs.
• Repair large construction components: to include replacing bearings and belts, welding, cutting, and fabrication, understanding of electrical components with the ability to work safely on or around electrical components, the ability to work safely on or around pneumatic, hydraulic, or water components, the ability to work safely on or around loader or haul truck mechanical components.
• Learn, understand and execute effects of screen changes on product quality and specifications.

• Understand and account for differences in geology and resulting input gradations at each site as they affect production and quality specifications.
• Communicate with operators and management on shift in a timely manner to coordinate materials handling to keep operations running efficiently.

• Safely operate dump truck onsite to move bulk products within processing areas.
• Safely operate end loader to move bulk product into the portable plant, to appropriate stockpiles, and as required for customer pickup.
• Train and teach new employees to operate all aspects of the production facilities safely and efficiently.
• Complete production and inventory measurements as directed. Measure and analyze said metrics to ensure optimal use of plant assets. Understand these measures and use them to coach operators, innovate new process controls to drive quality and efficiency.
• Communicate with other employees and management regarding status of work in process to ensure smooth operation/production goals are met.
• React quickly to problem situations and to directions given by management.
• Occasionally will cut, weld, maintain & repair equipment - skills must be developed and maintained in required repair and maintenance areas as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Comprehensive Benefits Package to Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) with match;

What You Need:

• Must be a high energy, motivated individual.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public and fellow employees.
• Ability to resolve and manage conflict within or with employees.
• Ability to monitor and operate machinery for proper functioning.
• Ability to safely operate and control equipment operations or systems, in various weather conditions.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions/directives, training materials, and other work documents; and execute action accordingly.
• Ability to troubleshoot causes of operating errors and make recommendation for course of action.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques to maximize the effective manufacture and distribution of products.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of MSHA standards applicable to the plant
• Must be able to work independently, as a team leader, as a team member, and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction or supervision.
• Ability to independently initiate, prioritize, perform or solve problems related to deviations in work assigned in order to meet fixed or fluctuating deadlines and achieve work objectives.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/equivalent. Post-secondary education preferred.
• 5+ years of sand/gravel mining experience required
• Previous mechanical experience required. Previous experience in asphalt, concrete, sand and gravel operations, or manufacturing preferred.
• Previous operation of heavy equipment required

Expected Schedule:

The schedule for this position will be up to 11 hour shifts on Standard Business Days. Weekend coverage on Saturdays may be necessary and required at times as discerned by management. Standard working hours will be Monday to Friday, from 6 AM to 5:00 PM, hours are subject to be shortened or extended at any time depending upon production needs. This includes weekend time as needed. Due to the nature of the position, being at work during these hours is critical as others depend on this position. Your Plant Operator staff will look to this position for leadership and direction.

Physical Environment:

The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, sitting, walking, lifting and/or move (up to 100 pounds), fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Operates levers, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate necessary equipment. Operates hand and small tools to perform mechanical and equipment maintenance and repairs.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed mostly outdoors with exposure to weather (heat, cold, humidity, rain, snow, etc.), dust, noise, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. Requires excellent eye-hand coordination for operation of equipment. May be required to sit for extended periods of time, and move in and out of equipment periodically throughout the workday, onto uneven terrain.