Production I

Job ID: 514017

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com 

 

Position: Production I

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Shift: Rotating shift (days/nights, 10-12 hours per shift)

Pay:  $31.58/hour

 

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 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

 

Summary:

 

Helps the Console Operator by monitoring the process equipment and keeping material streams and fuels moving to the kiln. Help with Production activities as defined by Production Superintendent

 

What you’ll be contributing: 

 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Load CKD customer trucks and generate appropriate paperwork. 
• Operate and maintain all CKD loading equipment. Be able to pug CKD and transport it to the CKD landfill.  Operate and maintain all CKD pugging/mixing equipment.   
• Keep CKD silo area clean.   
• Operate haul trucks, Caterpillar 771 and Komatsu HM-400. Operate tire mule.
• Change PAC bags on the activated carbon system. Operate and troubleshoot basic issues with PAC system.
• Oversee the unloading of ammonia and activated carbon from bulk trucks into our tanks. Unload activated carbon bags and place in storage
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor  

 

To succeed in this position, you will need:

 

• High school graduation or equivalent is required 
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in related manufacturing is preferred
• Ability to safely and effectively use and operate a shovel, broom, chipping hammer, walk-behind skidsteer, concrete saw, loader, motorized sweeper, brick saw, water hose, air hose, sledgehammer, air lance and other mobile equipment as assigned while performing job duties.  Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions and signs.
• Work involves walking over rough surfaces, climbing 20-foot ladders, climbing stairs, bending pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position and in confined spaces, and lifting materials weighting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided  

 

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 t