Material Foreman

Your Job

The jobsite located in Mentone, TX has an opening for a Material Foreman.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries.

OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries.

Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects.

OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement.

This enables clients to have a ''one stop shop'' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems.

OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a Material Foreman include:


* Expedite flow of materials within the jobsite, according to production and shipping schedules.


* Supervise material delivered to jobsite for damages.


* Examine on site transfer of materials to meet production schedules.


* Maintain status and location of materials.


* Must be a team player that makes customer focus and satisfaction a top priority in all business decision making.


* Lead team of material handlers to perform at optimal levels.

We expect all field employees to:


* Actively participate in a strong safety culture.


* Recognize safety hazards and risks.


* Participate in onsite safety meetings.


* Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.


* Be aware of changing conditions in the shop.


* Be on time each day ready for work.


* Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.


* High attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors.

Some physical demands of being a Material Foreman include:


* Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.


* Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs


* Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day.


* Moving the entire body.

Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.


* Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* At least 2 years of experience as a foreman or supervisor


* 3 or more years of experience working as a material handler in the heavy civil construction industry


* Able and willing to work in a fast paced, demanding environment with critical deadlines


* Highly motivated with excellent problem-solving skills


* Must...