Ericka Elko
Catawissa
Summary
Seasoned Quarry Foreman with a proven track record with 10 years experience, enhancing worksite safety and operational efficiency. Expert in MSHA compliance and licensed PennDot Certified Aggregate Technician, I excel in crew scheduling and fostering teamwork. Achieved significant quality standards compliance, demonstrating exceptional leadership, problem solving and mechanical skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Pottsville Materials
12.2023 - Current
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with company & MSHA protocols and regulations.
- Ensured workers and outside contractors were compliant with MSHA regulations and rules.
- Completed maintenance and daily checks safely for running either the primary or secondary plants.
- Fill in for any absent employees running various equipment; ie: haul trucks, excavators, loaders & more.
Foreman / Plant Operator
H&K Group - Silver Hill Quarry
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers while adhering to MSHA safety standards.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Performed mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance on various cone & jaw crushers.
- Operate different equipment such as front end loaders, backhoes, skid steers & haul trucks.
Foreman / Weighmaster / Aggregate Lab Technician
Sokol Quarries Inc
09.2015 - 03.2022
- Worked with PennDot to ensure aggregate was within their standards of compliance through testing materials on the daily basis.
- Exceptional at microsoft applications to complete material quotes for sales, collect quotes for products needed & to complete PennDot required daily paperwork.
- Safety trained all new hires in accordance to MSHA standards ensuring each individual was task trained for their job properly.
- Created and maintained good working relationships with vendors from many different companies.
- Worked with MSHA inspectors to maintain a safe working environment for myself, all employees & outside contractors. Striving & working toward inspections with 0 violations.
- Scheduled daily aggregate deliveries to give customers the best opportunity to complete their projects in a timely fashion.
- Assisted customers with their project needs, directing them toward the best aggregate needed for the task they needed to complete.
- Managed my crew on the daily basis to ensure safe and timely completion on various tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Columbia Area High School
Catawissa, PA06-2010
Skills
- Operations supervision
- Worksite safety
- PennDot Certified Aggregate Technician - ID: 559477 Exp Date: 4-30-2026
- Completed Metso Cone Crusher & C-Jaw crusher school 2024
- Crew Scheduling
- Daily Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Training
- MSHA training
Certification
- Licensed PennDot Aggregate Technician - 2016- 2026
- Completed Metso cone crusher & c-jaw training classes Feb 2024
Timeline
Foreman
Pottsville Materials
12.2023 - Current
Foreman / Plant Operator
H&K Group - Silver Hill Quarry
03.2022 - 12.2023
Foreman / Weighmaster / Aggregate Lab Technician
Sokol Quarries Inc
09.2015 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Southern Columbia Area High School
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