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READY MIX FIELD REPRESENTATIVE


Company: Knife River - Western Oregon Division Department: Ready Mix
Location: Willamette Valley, OR Hiring Manager: Fred R Sondermayer
Closing Date: 11/28/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Entry Level: $0 - $0 /month    
Job Summary:
Knife River is 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 go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

We are currently hiring for a Ready-Mix Field Representative in the Willamette Valley!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Batch and dispatch ready mix concrete.
- Assist sales staff with project submittals, review plans and specifications prior to bidding, calculate and quote material prices to customers.
- Track and document market data relating to product and price.
- Perform on-going market analysis.
- Assist sales staff in resolving customer complaints and questions and assist in collections.
- Trouble shoot production and quality deficiencies.
- Develop a good working relationship with fellow team members, driver teams, and KRC contracting group.
- This position will require active involvement in trade and community associations.
- Be actively involved in production & quality teams.
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
- Back up Scale Technicians, fill in as needed.
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to operate and learn new computer programs.
- Ability to effectively manage time and multitask.
- Ability to obtain Quality Control Technician (QCT) certification.
- Ability to obtain Concrete Control Technician (CCT) certification.
- Ability to manage stressful situations.
- Ability to work safely in a busy construction environment.
- Willingness to work odd hours and Saturday’s if necessary.
- Must work as a member of a location team.
- Ability to accurately log important information on a daily basis.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to safely lift up to 85 lbs several times per day.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to speak effectively before contractors or employees of organization.
- Ready Mix laydown experience a preference.
- Must work as a member of a location team.
- Ability to accurately log important information on a daily basis.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to safely lift up to 85 lbs. several times per day.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to speak effectively before contractors or employees of organization.
- Ready Mix laydown experience a preference.
- Must have a valid driver's license in good standing.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment testing.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
-Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
-401K with Company Match
-Profit Sharing
-8 Paid Holidays
-Paid Time Off
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Program
-Safety Incentives
-Years of Service Recognition
Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work With Us!
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Ready Mix Field Rep position:

Army:
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Air Force:
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Navy:
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Marines:
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Knife River is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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