stone processing foreman / woman

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Wet / damp
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Dangerous

Work setting

• Clay, glass and stone processing plant
• Construction site

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Establish work schedules
• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Train staff / workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Set up machines and equipment
• Oversee safety of operations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Shift

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance