Job Summary

The Foreman is responsible for managing all plant operations and employees during any designated assigned shift.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Responsible for daily plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Ensures proper operation of all plant and heavy equipment; supervises all tasks performed by process operators or truck dumpers and any others on assigned shift.
• Oversees logistics of raw material and finish feed activities; maintains quality assurance.
• Responsible for accuracy and tracking of plant production reporting for assigned shift(s).
• Monitors hours of employees under his/her authority; reports shift inefficiencies; ensures employees are working to highest potential.
• Maintains cleanliness of plant at all times and at end of shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in an industrial or plant setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a rendering facility, preferred.
• Work well with others in a team; demonstrates leadership ability.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Safety conscience; detail oriented; able to multi-task.
• Good mechanical skills; knowledge of plant processes and equipment.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a plant environment.

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