Production Assistant Job at Ash Grove Cement Company in Leamington

Overview

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Job ID: 514212

Position

• Production Assistant — Reports to: Shipping Supervisor — Shift: Day Shift — Pay: $25.58

Summary

The Production Assistant position is an entry-level role for an individual who wants to start an exciting career in cement manufacturing with a world class organization. The Production Assistant will be expected to learn as much as possible about all facets of the business including but not limited to maintenance, production, reliability, operating mobile equipment and mining operations. As Production Assistants gain experience and skills in the cement manufacturing industry, they will prepare themselves to further their careers. Under general supervision and according to specified policies and procedures the Production Assistant performs general cleanup and material handling duties. May assist with work using more specialized skills under the guidance of others. All employees at the Leamington plant are responsible for working safely. Employees are fully expected to engage in our See Stop Do culture following all safety procedures and proactively stopping the job and reporting unsafe conditions, hazards or concerns.

What Youollow

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Cleans plant areas as directed including shoveling cement, clinker, raw material spills around machinery and plant facilities, sweeping dirt, picking up trash, cleaning drainage ditches, etc.
• Operates motorized vehicles such as a pickup truck, motorized sweeper, forklift, and dump truck to perform material transport duties.
• Operates sweeper to contain dust in outside and inside areas of the plant.
• Performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance duties.
• Assists as needed in performing maintenance, production, quarry, and shipping duties.
• Vacation coverage and relief for other departments.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To Succeed In This Position, You Will Need

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Knowledge of plant numbering system and the location of major plant equipment.
• Understands plant operations, including the process flow of raw materials, gases, and finished products.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
• Ability to operate a shovel, wheelbarrow, forklift, bobcat, pickup truck, front-end loader, dump truck, motorized sweeper, jackhammer, mower, weed eater, hand power tools, etc. to perform job duties and possess good communication skills.

What To Expect In a Cement Environment

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. Work requires walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position and in confined spaces, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability.