Plant Supervisor - Isanti Ready Mix

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, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.

Job Summary:

• Safely operate the ready-mix plant to batch materials according to mix design specifications.
• Utilizes computerized batching software to accurately weigh and load aggregates, cement, water, and admixtures in the production of ready-mix concrete. Ensures consistency, quality, and timely delivery of concrete while maintaining safety and operational standards.

Salary Range: $34.00-$38.00 / Hour

Hours per week: 40+

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Perform daily equipment, walk arounds and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained, conduct toolbox meetings daily/weekly.
• Maintain accurate records of production, deliveries and material usage.
• Communicate with quality control personnel and make required adjustments to mix designs.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of all raw materials. Order materials as needed and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Monitor and troubleshoot batching equipment.
• Safely and properly operate ready mix plant ensuring each load meets quality standards.
• 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.
• Conduct routine quality checks on concrete (slump, air content, temperatures, etc.).
• Lead personnel at plant and work with dispatch to schedule drivers.
• Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, ). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Proven experience handling priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to perform basic math problems (weights, volumes, ratios).
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate batching and timely deliveries of ready mix concrete.
• Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation Maintain safe working environment and foster safety culture, ensure good housekeeping skills and lockout/ Tagout procedures. When needed, accompany employee to medical facility when injured and manage work comp claim by working closely with medical provider on treatment plan.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or GED plus higher trade or technical school or equivalent in related field
• Familiarity with computerize batching systems, concrete mix designs, and basic mechanical knowledge.
• Prior experience in the ready mix or precast concrete industry is preferred.
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  Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record

  
  

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:
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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.