Job ID : 496064

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.

Position : Terminal Operator at Cement Terminal

Reports to : Terminal Manager

Shift : Rotates every 2 months : 2am-10am, then switches to 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. 1 Saturday per month that is 4am-12 noon.

Pay : $20 / hour

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

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more!

Performs procedures involved with loading trucks and unloading railroad cars. Assists in the maintenance of terminal equipment and grounds.

Works under close supervision with standard practice procedures and guidelines. Refers all problems to supervisor for guidance.

What you’ll be contributing :

• Unloads rail cars and performs railcar movements (empty and full) on the property to maximize the efficiency of the unloading process and minimize the risk of demurrage.
• Maintain mobile equipment in proper operating condition, including checks on tire inflation, brakes, water and oil pressure.
• Lubricates various mobile equipment and terminal machinery.
• Operates a skid steer / bobcat, utility vehicle and track mobile / shuttle wagon.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and services.
• Performs housekeeping of terminal, equipment, and overall workplace
• Visually inspects equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation or identify any needed repairs
• Assists in office activities as requested, usually creating the daily shipment report

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

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.

Willingness to learn, training will be provided.

Good communication skills (verbal and written) in English and over a radio

Ability to read and communicate in English with fellow employees, railroad representatives, drivers, and customers.

Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility. Must understand lock-out procedure and safety requirement.

Excellent personal safety record and commitment to safe work practice.

Operate railcar mover (shuttle wagon / track mobile)

Manual dexterity to use air, electrical, and hand tools such as chipping guns, jackhammers, wrenches, grinders, and drills of all sizes

Strong verbal communication, analytical, and mechanical skills

Excellent work ethic high standard of performance and production

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. Lifting up to 50 pounds. 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.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• 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.

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 : 2024-04-24