Assistant Terminal Manager - Shreveport, LA

Shreveport, LA, US, 71106

Job ID:  495991

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:  Assistant Terminal Manager

Reportsto: Terminal Manager

Shift:  Day Shift

Pay:  $25/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  

• 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.  

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

• Loads trucks timely and operates a computerized loading system.
• Unloads railroad cars on time to ensure efficient customer service.
• Operates silos and compressors.
• Performs regular cleaning, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment, buildings, and terminal grounds. Keeps all air slides, valves, and solenoids in car unloading and truck loading systems in good working order.
• Performs daily activities handling inquiries and orders for customers and sales personnel.
• Assists with the daily shipping report and other required records.
• Assists in controlling inventory by monitoring unloading and loading systems.
• Assists in training other terminal employees.
• Performs responsibilities of the Terminal Manager when the Terminal Manager is absent.

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. 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in cement or related product terminal 

• Knowledge of terminal operation policies and procedures. Skill in using terminal equipment and computerized systems.
• Ability to operate all terminal equipment and office machines, including railcar vibrators, silos and related equipment, switch engine, and rail cars.
• Ability to work under supervision with standard practice procedures and guidelines. 
• Ability to refer problems to supervisor for guidance.

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. Occasionally lifting up to 80 pounds. Exposure to high elevations of up to 90 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 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.