Asphalt Plant Foreman
- Savannah, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Pre-shift inspection of plant required to make sure everything is in operational order checking all safety items.
- Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
- Answers telephone, radio, and takes and inputs orders.
- Maintains proper heat in dryer by adjusting thermostatic controls and maintains proper flow of materials.
- Observes gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
- Assists in maintenance of plant equipment and in compiling reports regarding plant production and plant maintenance.
- Inspection of plant and safety items required at the end of each shift.
- Grease equipment and clean up required at the end of each shift.
- Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
- Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.
- Integrity, communication, recognition, action, results oriented, positive attitude, work ethic, growth and development and commitment to be succesful at APAC Atlantic.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public always.
- Be able to interact with vendors, construction employees and all levels of management.
- Must possess a valid driver's license, for operation of a company vehicle. • Must be willing to travel and work away from home, when required.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary.
- Strict adherence to safety protocols of APAC Atlantic.
- Strict adherence to policies and procedures, as outlined in the company's Policy Handbook.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers with other duties as required.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- High school education or GED preferred but not required.
- Related experience and/or training required.
- Valid Driver's License Work Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively to ensure all plant personnel understand what is expected and what needs are lacking.
- Ability to drive to and from various plants, as needed
- Ability to be flexible with last-minute schedule changes, location changes, and time of shift changes.
- Overtime work required. Out of town/county/or state work may be required.
- Ability to work at heights up to 90 feet wearing appropriate PPE to perform maintenance or repair to plant components (ex: silo, drag slats, traverse, bag house, elevators, batch towers, drum/mixer, conveyors) utilizing ladders, stairs, manlifts and catwalks.
- Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company. • Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
- Requires riding to and from plants. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Driver Qualification Standard.
- Must have knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems and must be able to operate plant computer systems.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Physical ability to perform maintenance on plant under extreme temperatures and for extended hours of time.
- Must be able to climb stairs/ladders to top of plant/silo.
- Uses tools such as sledge hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, cutting torch, welder, pneumatic hammer/drill, sand blaster, pipe wrench.
- Job requires the following motions: climbing, stooping stretching, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, walking, standing, reaching and squatting
- Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. repetitively while using proper lifting techniques.
- Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures
- Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather.
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion