Ash Grove Cement Company is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator - Sapphire in Branf

Sapphire Americas, a CRH Company, provides environmental services to industrial and municipal waste generators by converting their byproducts into fuels and materials that can be used in the cement manufacturing process.

Converting waste into alternative fuels and materials and then recycling them into cement uniquely positions Ash Grove and Sapphire Americas to deliver unique zero landfill solutions to waste generators while lowering carbon footprint of our manufacturing activities and creating brighter future for our communities.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, material handlers, and loaders to move materials to support a shredding operation.

• Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
• Reports to: AFR Site Manager
• Shift: Monday to Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm
• Pay: $23/hr

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Operate and load equipment safely, responsibly, and proficiently to move raw material to and around the facility while observing all safety rules.
• Operate assigned equipment to feed material into the processing system.
• Lubricate equipment with greases and oils and perform minor repairs.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections, monitor and maintain fluid levels, and visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Organize and plan maintenance each day. Prepare for scheduled maintenance.
• Follow established traffic patterns, avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors/other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines.
• Maintain good housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on the system.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Assist mechanic with basic service and repairs.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years experience operating heavy equipment - load and/or haul truck, or related.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
• Ability to operate equipment with high competency, skill, and proficiency.
• Mechanical knowledge of equipment used, machines, and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Shredding, mobile equipment, and/or cement manufacturing experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• 401k with company match and profit-sharing.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Disability Pay.
• Life Insurance.
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Sapphire Americas, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.