Production Assistant

Job ID: 518290

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 Assistant

Reports to: Shipping Supervisor

Shift: Day Shift

Pay: $25.58
 

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! 

 

Summary:

 

The Production Assistant position is an entry-level role for an individual who wants to start an exciting career in cement manufacturing with a world class organization. The Production Assistant will be expected to learn as much as possible about all facets of the business including but not limited to maintenance, production, reliability, operating mobile equipment and mining operations. As Production Assistants gain experience and skills in the cement manufacturing industry, they will prepare themselves to further their careers. Under general supervision and according to specified policies and procedures the Production Assistant performs general cleanup and material handling duties. May assist with work using more specialized skills under the guidance of others. All employees at the Leamington plant are responsible for working safely. Employees are fully expected to engage in our See Stop Do culture following all safety procedures and proactively stopping the job and reporting unsafe conditions, hazards or concerns.

 

What you’ll be contributing: 

 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Cleans plant areas as directed including shoveling cement, clinker, raw material spills around machinery and plant facilities, sweeping dirt, picking up trash, cleaning drainage ditches, etc.
• Operates motorized vehicles such as a pickup truck, motorized sweeper, forklift, and dump truck to perform material transport duties.
• Operates sweeper to contain dust in outside and inside areas of the plant.
• Performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance duties.
• Assists as needed in performing maintenance, production, quarry, and shipping duties.
• Vacation coverage and relief for other departments.
• 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.

• Knowledge of plant numbering system and the location of major plant equipment. 

• Understands plant operations, including the process flow of raw materials, gases, and finished products.