Job ID : 495809

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

We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position : Plant Laborer

Reports to : Production Supervisor

Shift : Monday-Friday 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm ET

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include :

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

What you’ll be contributing :

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Clean the plant of materials or process spills using brooms, shovels, and wheel barrels that may weigh approximately 200 pounds full;

carry buckets that weigh approximately 50 pounds full; pneumatic scrapers that weigh up to 20 pounds; air lances ¾ inch in diameter to 3 feet to 10 feet long, that weigh up to 10 pounds

• Remove cement build-up from equipment by use of hammers and mallets that weigh up to 10 pounds
• Run mobile equipment in the plant : loader, bobcat, forklift, man-lift, and dump truck
• Clean the plant by using a high-pressure fire hose that weighs up to 100 pounds and exerts up to 100 pounds of thrust when in use
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need :

• High School Graduate or GED, preferred
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education, skills, abilities, and experience
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities and must meet qualifications required for this position.
• Strong oral and written communication
• Has the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to work with basic applied mathematics.
• Ability to apply simple formulae and calculations ( , -, , ) with and without the use of a calculator.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and duties
• While performing the duties of this position, the following physical attributes include, but are not limited to climbing, walking, standing, bending, working at extreme heights;

frequent lifting and / or moving up to 15 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

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.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his / her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

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What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A 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.

Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day.

Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE / Vet / Disability If you want to know more, please click on this link .

Last updated : 2024-04-09