Process Attendant - CRH Americas

Job ID:  504389

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: Process Attendant
Reports to: Production Supervisor

Shift: 12-hour rotating swing shift 7:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. ET and 7:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m. 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:

• Adhere to all safety guidelines according to plant and MSHA regulations.
• Maintains two-way radio communication at all times with the control room operator or supervisor.
• Assists in sampling procedures.
• Inspects and cleans weigh feeders to ensure accuracy.
• Observe bag houses to guard against air contamination.
• Walk through the preheater tower and look for air and material leaks, measure temperatures, and look for normal operating conditions.
• Walk through the kiln and clinker cooler area looking for proper operations.
• Walk through the finish mill circuit and inspect for equipment soundness, material leakage, air leaks, etc.
• Makes a complete inspection of the plant at least once per shift:
• Walk through the raw materials storage area and check for proper guarding, material flow, equipment soundness, etc.
• Walk through the raw mill grinding circuit and check for equipment soundness, material leaks, air leaks, etc.
• Maintain company standards for workplace cleanliness and organization.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided. 
• Ability to perform physical tasks that include walking, climbing equipment, working within confined spaces, and lifting 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to drive and operate various equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, bobcats, etc.
• Basic mathematic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations).
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and tolerate extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Be able to walk comfortably < mile a day
• Frequently will be required to climb staircases up to 170 feet in elevation
• Constantly required to hear sounds and have clarity of near, far, and peripheral sight with depth perception
• Regularly requires the use of both hands for grasping and fine manipulations for repetitive motions
• Must be able to work rotating swing shifts including 12-hour shifts.

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.

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 a 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.