Overview
Production Assistant, Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company. Job ID: 514212. Shift: Day Shift. Pay: $25.58. 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. Ash Grove Cement is committed to safety and a See Stop Do culture where employees proactively stop the job and report unsafe conditions.
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and more.
Responsibilities
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- Clean plant areas as directed (cement, clinker, raw material spills, sweeping, trash pickup, drainage maintenance).
- Operate motorized vehicles to transport materials (pickup truck, motorized sweeper, forklift, dump truck).
- Operate sweeper to contain dust in plant areas.
- Perform general landscaping and grounds maintenance duties.
- Assist as needed in maintenance, production, quarry, and shipping duties.
- Provide vacation coverage and relief for other departments as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- High school graduation or equivalent required.
- Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- Knowledge of plant numbering system and location of major plant equipment.
- Understanding of plant operations and process flow of raw materials, gases, and finished products.
- Willingness to learn; training will be provided.
- Ability to operate equipment such as shovel, wheelbarrow, forklift, Bobcat, pickup truck, front-end loader, dump truck, motorized sweeper, jackhammer, mower, weed eater, hand tools, and communicate effectively.
What to Expect in a Cement Environment
Work in a shop environment and outdoor areas with exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise following safety procedures. Potential exposure to elevations up to 250 feet, various weather conditions, and operation of mobile equipment with associated vibration. Work may require walking, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, awkward positions, confined spaces, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.
What’s Next for You
CRH offers stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Tuition reimbursement is available to support career goals.
This job description does not constitute the complete list of duties and you will be required to follow supervisor instructions and perform other work as needed within safety policies.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits
- Group retirement savings
- Health and wellness programs
- Diverse and inclusive culture with opportunities for growth and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH is a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that form the CRH family. We operate with a decentralized structure that offers the benefits of a small company environment and career opportunities of a large international organization.
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Manufacturing
Industries
- Construction
- Wholesale Building Materials
- Civil Engineering