Foreman Plant

• Location 6400 SE 101st Avenue,Portland, OR, 97266,United States
• Base Pay $60.08 / Hour
• Industry Asphalt, Heavy Highway Construction, Grading
• Employee Type Union
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others Yes

• Name Margaret J Lee
• Phone

Lakeside Industries Inc. is looking to welcome our next Asphalt Plant Foreman to the team! This is a Union position that offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to build a career with a company that values its people. It is because of our people we were voted Washington’s Best Place to Work (Large Business) by the Puget Sound Business Journal in 2026.

For over 70 years, Lakeside has been paving the way across the Pacific Northwest. We specialize in manufacturing and construction of asphalt pavements for Federal, State, City, and private customers. We are proud to be a family-owned business, as well as an industry leader that has built our reputation on quality work, strong relationships, and great people who we care for on and off the job.

Overview : The Asphalt Plant Foreman is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the hot mix plant, hot mix production and sales to customers.

Other responsibilities:

actively participates in and promotes Company Safety Program.

Tasks include coordinating mix delivery to Lakeside and customer crews, ordering liquid asphalt for proper delivery time, keeping inventory of liquid asphalt and aggregate and operating computerized controls for loading trucks safely and efficiently. Required to participate as a crew member in production operations and lead in plant preventative maintenance.

• Want to join a team that is highly respected in its industry
• Have thorough knowledge of asphalt plant operations including mix designs
• Have basic computer skills
• Are mechanically knowledgeable and can demonstrate proficiency in welding and cutting operations
• Have some electrical training and experience
• Have knowledge of practices/procedures to develop and maintain programs for preventative maintenance
• Understand machine specifications
• Have good interpersonal and social skills and can communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Can build effective customer relationships, both internal and external
• Are able to sell and market hot mix asphalt
• Can work with little supervision
• Have strong leadership skills and can effectively supervise and direct employees
• Are a productive team player and self-starter
• Can work well under pressure
• Are available to work extended hours including nights and weekends

We prefer 5 years of experience in asphalt plant operations. Community leadership and involvement is a plus. Must pass pre-employment drug screen. Must be a member of the IUOE in good standing or willing to become a member.

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pension administrated by the Operator Health and Security Trust.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider any qualified applicant without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or any other protected status.