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: Quarry Operator
Reports to: Quarry Manager
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:
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Be able to operate heavy equipment for a period of up to 10 hours per shift, including loaders, dozers, backhoes and draglines.
Complete all workplace and pre-shift equipment inspections and housekeeping.
Be knowledgeable as to handling types of raw materials in the Quarry.
Complete all required data logs and reports.
May be required to work overtime, rotating shift schedule, unsociable hour shifts and respond to call outs.
First Aid care, accident investigation and reporting, and other emergency issues as needed.
Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
Maintain a clean job site; pickup all tools and equipment and secure the job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
Report any housekeeping or material spill problems in the Quarry and/or plant and take necessary actions to notify the appropriate personnel of potential problems.
Material handling and storage.
Load and unload trucks; haul and hoist materials.
Monitor heavy loading equipment lube levels, operating conditions and report and perceived problems and performing pre-shift and post-shift inspections.
Bring problems to the attention of the Quarry Supervisor and/or Manager.
Proficient in the operation of heavy equipment.
Perform all safety and pre-shift inspections on all mobile equipment.
Become cross-trained on specific plant equipment in the Quarry.
Report all safety and environmental hazards to the Production Supervisor immediately.
Utilize all safety equipment, personal and otherwise, as required by MSHA standards and Company guidelines.
To assist Production employees by directing, coaching, supporting and delegating as the situation requires.
To work closely with the Control Room Operator and Process/Shipping Operators to ensure all communications are accurate and complete.
Attend safety meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Shift work may be required to complete plant occupational requirements.
To carry required hand tools at all times.
To support short-term and long-term goals set by management.
Support publicly and privately decisions and/or policies of the plant and company.
To assist the Quarry Supervisor and/or Manager as directed.
Additional duties as assigned by the 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.
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 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.
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