Job ID: 490112
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 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 organi zation.
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.
Essential Functions
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.
Understands plant operations including the process flow of raw materials, gases, and finished products.
Assists as needed in performing maintenance, production, quarry, and shipping duties.
Familiar with a plant numbering system and the location of major plant equipment.
Vacation coverage and relief for other departments.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to follow all instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments as requested.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Possess good communication skills.
Work requires walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position and in confined spaces, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions
Frequent exposure to dust, noise, extreme heat, dirt, high elevations, dangerous chemicals, and all weather conditions.
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.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application.
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Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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