Construction Foreman jobs in Vineland, NJ

Description

From our headquarters in Vineland, N.J., F&S Fresh Foods distributes fresh-cut fruits, vegetables, and meal solutions to nearly 100 million consumers daily. Strategically and centrally located, our main hub has easy access to every major interstate on the Eastern Seaboard.  With 650,000 square feet of devoted facilities, we process over 200 million pounds of produce annually for our retail, food service, and industrial customers alike.

We have spent 40 years perfecting our production and safety processes, and our support and partnership have generated new possibilities for an array of customers from restaurants to convenience store chains to supermarket prepared food operations, and every high-volume fresh food marketspace in between.

The Construction Foreman is hands on while coordinating and overseeing activities of workers engaged in construction, installation, and repair of structures and fixtures in industrial and residential facilities. They organize, delegate and drive completion of projects and work orders to ensure the work is completed safely, on time and within budget. 

Principle Duties & Responsibilities 

• Maintains and repairs buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts, such as switches and fuses.
• Performs specified construction work in accordance with architect's plans, blueprints, codes, and other specifications. Recommends maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications.
• Oversees and supervises the quality of work for other employees to ensure that all tasks are performed safely, correctly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Communicates workplace safety precautions to employees.
• Hires and manages performance of a crew. Schedules work and maintains timelines for completion. 
• Repairs or replaces building brick, stone, and concrete.
• Maintains and repairs wood parts of buildings, using carpenter tools.
• Conducts and documents regular facilities inspections.
• Purchases materials for construction in advance of jobs.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience as a general contractor or similar experience. 
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of all aspects of general construction and maintenance including plumbing, basic electrical, cabinetry, flooring, and painting.
• Keen attention to detail & pride in a finished product.  
• Ability to accurately measure and calculate requirements.
• Strong project management skills. Must be able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to make sound decision. 
• Proven ability to delegate and hold others accountable. 
• Proven ability to communicate and share progress updates. 
• Be professional and lead by example.   

At F & S Fresh Foods, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.

F&S CULTURE:

As we continue to grow and provide leading edge products to our customers, we understand hiring the right people and treating them well is critical to our success. Everything we do starts with our values. These are the beliefs that we share and that strengthen our team. Our values shape our thoughts and actions every day. At F&S its Always FRESH and Always FUN!

Find the most positive path. 

Respond swiftly, accurately, and nimbly. 

Earn trust by sharing, helping, and keeping promises. 

Serve up safety. 

Have each other’s backs.  
 

F&S OFFERS:

We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program focused on your total well-being.  

• Competitive compensation package
• A robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision 
• The opportunity to plan for the future with a strong 401(K) including company match!
• Time to recharge with Paid Time Off annually Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth