Production Utility Worker

 

 

Job ID:  490744

 

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: Production Utility Worker
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:30am-3:30pm OR Tuesday-Friday, 5:30am-3:30pm PST
Wage Scale: $33.83- $40.14 w/ potential for overtime

Note: The wage scale for the position is the full wage scale an individual can make based on performance, experience, and seniority throughout their time at the company.

 

 

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

 

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family
• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Paid Time Off - Regular full-time employees with less than two years of continuous service will accrue 3.077 vacation hours per pay period.
• Newly hired employees, upon completion of 6 months of continuous service with the company will be provided 40 hours of personal sick time off. 
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

 

Job Summary:

 

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, monitors the operation of the production processing line and equipment function through field operation.  Responsible for functions in the field related to plant equipment start-up and shutdowns. Complies with all applicable safety policies and regulations.

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Makes periodic inspections of field conveyors electrical gauges, bearing temperatures, oil temperatures and other related equipment data.          
• Operates mobile equipment to transfer/haul raw materials. Operates mobile equipment to cleanup material spills.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots electrical systems and related components.
• Performs equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
• Inspects and monitors positions of gates, valves and chutes for proper operations and performs adjustments as needed.
• Inspects pre-heater to ensure proper flow.
• Performs silo and bin measurements as specified by the assigned shift.
• Performs general clean-up activities as needed around machinery.
• Obtain product samples and perform quality tests in laboratory as assigned.

 

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 instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested.

 

ISO 14000 TRAINING PLAN - The Production Utility Associate must become familiar with and participate in initial and annual training for ISO 14000 requirements regarding General Environmental Management System (EMS) Awareness.

 

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• High school graduation or equivalent plus two years of college or technical training preferred
• Three to five years processing experience with responsibility for mechanical and electrical systems preferred in a cement or related industrial plant facility., signs, etc. 
• Ability to work well with others; effective communication, time management, and strong organizational skills are needed.  Willingness to be flexible within day-to-day activities.
• Work requires walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.  Ability to work at varying heights.

 

 

Working Conditions

 

Job hazards include frequent exposure to dust, noise, extreme heat, dirt, and all-weather conditions.  

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability