Foreman
- Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
- Lakehead, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1-3 years of leadership roles (military, lead hand, supervisor or management experience)
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description and Responsibilities
If you’re a hands-on leader who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and keeping operations moving, this is an opportunity to make a real difference every day. As a Foreman, you’ll be a key leader on our operations team, overseeing hourly unionized employees and helping create a workplace where safety, teamwork, productivity, and customer service come first.
You’ll lead the team through daily operations, ensuring employees are prepared to work safely and efficiently while keeping customer needs and processing targets top of mind. You’ll play a hands-on role in keeping operations running smoothly - from maintaining tools and equipment to identifying and addressing issues before they impact the team
Supervise and operate heavy equipment used for the loading and unloading of ferrous and non-ferrous materials
Support and oversee a variety of essential yard operations, including the use of loaders, excavators, mobile shears, material handlers, and other heavy equipment
Supervise yard operators and tradespeople during daily yard operations, providing direction and support as required
Supervise and perform preventative maintenance on equipment to support safe and reliable operations
Perform torch cutting of ferrous materials as required.
Perform minor equipment repairs and coordinate additional repairs as required
Identify, report, and address safety observations and hazards within the yard
Oversee yard housekeeping, ground maintenance, and overall cleanliness of the work area
Communicate with yard employees using handheld radios to coordinate material movement, purchasing requirements, and safety activities
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
High School diploma or GED
1-3 years of leadership roles (military, lead hand, supervisor or management experience)
Must have a valid Driver's License
Mechanical or electrical tickets considered an asset
Ability to lead inside and outside workforce
Ability to build and retain a strong team
Strong planning and organizational skills
Knowledge of Automotive components is a definite asset
Capacity and desire to grow professionally
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
Short and long-term disability programs
Competitive retirement plans
Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
Tuition reimbursement
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Foreman oversees daily yard operations, including supervising unionized employees and ensuring the safe and efficient use of heavy equipment. They are responsible for maintaining equipment, addressing safety hazards, and coordinating material movement to meet processing targets.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and 1-3 years of leadership experience in a supervisory or management role. A valid driver's license is required, and mechanical or electrical certifications are considered an asset.
Skills
- Leadership
- Heavy equipment operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety management
- Team supervision
- Problem solving
- Planning
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Torch cutting
- Equipment repair
- Yard operations
Benefits
- Family medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Prescription coverage
- Short-term disability program
- Long-term disability program
- Retirement plans
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship
- Career advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
Keywords
- Foreman
- Heavy equipment
- Loaders
- Excavators
- Mobile shears
- Material handlers
- Ferrous materials
- Non-ferrous materials
- Preventative maintenance
- Torch cutting
- Safety
- Yard operations
- Leadership
- Unionized employees
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Automotive components
- Recycling
- Operations management