Quarry Laborer

Job ID: 508546

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 the Midwest, Texas and Western United States. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

• Position:** Quarry Laborer
• Reports to:** Quarry Manager
• Shift:** Swing Shift
• Pay:** $33.89
  
  

**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.
• Performs clean-up duties while stationed, as designated, by the primary crusher, cone crusher, shale crusher and secondary crusher. Provides assistance to crusher operators as needed
• Performs general clean-up duties in all areas of the quarry.
• Unplugs chutes, feeders and crushers as needed.
• Operates equipment such as the backhoe and small loader per conditions specified in the labor contract.
• Transports and loads blasting powder and assists Driller/Laborer position.
• Assists mechanical maintenance personnel as appropriate.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

To Succeed In This Position, You Will Need

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions from the supervisor.
• Ability to safely and effectively use a shovel, broom, sledgehammer, bar, chipping gun, backhoe, small loader, vacuum truck, pick-up truck, water hose, air hose, air lance, and related equipmen
• 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._

**About CRH Americas**

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas is a great place to grow! 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 career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

Ash Grove Cement is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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