Rock Pros USA | Silver Bell Quarry | Avra Valley, AZ (Tucson Area)

Rock Pros USA is seeking an experienced, hands-on Crushing Foreman to lead daily rock crushing, screening, and decorative landscape rock production operations at our Silver Bell quarry near Tucson, Arizona.

We are looking for a dependable professional seeking a long-term career opportunity who takes pride in their work, leads by example, develops employees, and takes ownership of production results, safety, quality, and accountability.

The ideal candidate has direct experience operating and troubleshooting crushing plants, managing production crews, maintaining equipment, and producing consistent, high-quality quarry materials.

This is a working supervisory position combining hands-on quarry operations with employee leadership, production reporting, timekeeping, PTO administration, equipment management, and coordination across company departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Crushing, Screening & Decorative Rock Production

• Direct daily crushing, screening, sizing, and production of decorative landscape rock, crushed stone, aggregate, and other quarry materials.
• Oversee crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, loaders, and associated processing equipment.
• Monitor material flow, product sizing, production quantities, and equipment performance.
• Maintain product quality, material consistency, and proper separation of finished products.
• Coordinate production priorities based on customer orders, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Monitor stockpiles, finished product inventory, and material handling practices.
• Identify production bottlenecks, troubleshoot operational issues, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain production efficiency and established production goals.
• Assist with equipment operation and hands-on quarry duties as needed.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Identify mechanical and operational problems affecting crushing plant performance.
• Perform or coordinate equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot crushers, conveyors, belts, bearings, screens, feeders, and related components.
• Coordinate equipment startup, shutdown, and maintenance activities.
• Communicate equipment breakdowns, repair needs, and maintenance priorities promptly.
• Promote proper equipment care, reliability, and safe operating practices.

Crew Leadership & Accountability

• Supervise, train, coach, and support crushing plant operators, heavy equipment operators, and ground personnel.
• Assign daily responsibilities and communicate production and safety expectations.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, performance, and work quality.
• Address operational and employee concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, employee development, and a positive work environment.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and coordinate daily work assignments.

Timekeeping, PTO & Employee Administration

• Review, verify, and approve employee timecards in Paylocity within established payroll deadlines.
• Monitor employee time punches, attendance, overtime, and work-location allocations.
• Identify and promptly communicate missing punches, payroll discrepancies, and necessary corrections to HR/Payroll.
• Review and approve or deny employee PTO requests in Paylocity in accordance with company policies, assigned approval authority, and staffing needs.
• Coordinate schedules, planned absences, and operational coverage.
• Complete required supervisory documentation and personnel-related approvals accurately and on time.

Safety & MSHA Compliance

• Enforce applicable MSHA regulations, company safety policies, and established operating procedures.
• Conduct or coordinate workplace examinations, equipment inspections, and safety meetings.
• Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and promote safe work practices.
• Ensure appropriate PPE, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and equipment concerns promptly.
• Coordinate required employee safety training and documentation.

Communication & Interdepartmental Coordination

• Maintain timely, professional communication with Operations, Dispatch, Sales, Accounting, Safety, Assets, HR/Payroll, and other departments as needed.
• Coordinate production schedules, material availability, customer orders, and loading priorities with Dispatch and Sales.
• Provide accurate production quantities, inventory information, and material movement reports to Accounting.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and asset tracking with Safety and Assets.
• Communicate employee attendance, payroll, PTO, staffing, and personnel concerns to HR/Payroll.
• Provide Operations leadership with timely updates on production results, equipment downtime, staffing needs, safety concerns, and operational challenges.
• Complete required production, equipment, safety, and employee documentation.

WHY JOIN ROCK PROS USA?

Rock Pros USA operates quarry and natural stone production locations throughout Arizona and Nevada. We value dependable professionals who take pride in their work, build strong teams, and want to contribute to the company's long-term success.

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated hands-on experience operating rock crushing and screening plants.
• Working knowledge of crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and aggregate material processing systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot crushing plant equipment, mechanical problems, and production issues.
• Experience supervising production crews, directing daily operations, or serving in a lead capacity.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and safe operating procedures.
• Understanding of applicable MSHA regulations and quarry safety requirements.
• Ability to meet production goals while maintaining safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately review employee timecards, manage schedules, and coordinate PTO requests using Paylocity or comparable systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Operations, Dispatch, Sales, Accounting, Safety, Assets, and HR/Payroll.
• Ability to complete production reports, inspections, and supervisory documentation accurately and on time.
• Dependability, accountability, and commitment to professional conduct and teamwork.
• Willingness to perform hands-on quarry duties and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a Crushing Foreman, Crushing Plant Supervisor, Crusher Operator, Quarry Foreman, or Aggregate Plant Lead.
• Experience producing decorative landscape rock, crushed stone, construction aggregates, or specialty quarry products.
• Experience operating jaw crushers, cone crushers, screening plants, and complete crushing circuits.
• Knowledge of material sizing, screening, stockpile management, and product quality control.
• Experience troubleshooting belts, bearings, conveyors, screens, and crusher components.
• Experience managing production quantities, inventory, and material handling.
• Experience training, coaching, and developing quarry production crews.
• Current or previous MSHA Part 46 training.
• Experience with Paylocity, SiteDocs, or comparable timekeeping, safety, and reporting systems.
• Interest in long-term employment and continued professional development within quarry operations.

IMPORTANT: Direct, hands-on crushing plant operating experience is required. General heavy equipment operating experience alone does not meet the technical qualifications for this position.

Rock Pros USA considers applicants based on job-related qualifications, experience, and business needs.