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PLANT MAINTENANCE MILLWRIGHT FOREMAN - NIGHT SHIFT
Company: Knife River - Western Oregon Division Department: 241702 Plant Maintenance
Location: Portland, OR Hiring Manager: David E Branson
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Entry Level: $0.00 - $0.00 /hour    
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 have an excellent opportunity for a Plant Maintenance Millwright Night Shift Foreman in Portland, Oregon!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate activities of Team Members engaged in Aggregate, Ready Mix and Asphalt Plant Maintenance
- Review requests for repair and complaints, prioritize work schedule, recommend solutions and facilitate repairs
- Schedule and assign work, coordinate efforts, provide technical guidance, and review progress of assignments and complete required paperwork when necessary
- Communicate with Day Shift Supervisor daily
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
-Must support our safety program at all times.
- Other duties assigned as needed


Monday – Friday Night Shift
Ability to work flexible shifts which includes weekends, overtime and some travel.

Compensation:
The wage range for this position is $36.53-$46.08/hr (Wage includes $3.00 night shift differential).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous Plant Maintenance Millwright Experience, prefer 2+ years in a leadership role
- Supervisory skills, need good verbal and written communication skills
- Must be very reliable, have a good safety mindset, able to work well under pressure, and have the ability to organize and prioritize work
- Need a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
- Must be a good teacher/mentor
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen
- Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers
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
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.
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 Plant Maintenance/Millwright position:

Army:
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Track Vehicle Repairer
Construction Equipment Repairer
Maintenance Supervisor

Coast Guard:
Machinery Technician

Navy:
Caterpillar Diesel Technician
Construction Mechanic
Advanced Construction Mechanic

Marines:
Engineer Equipment Mechanic
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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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