Job Description

Job ID: 523750

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, 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.

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Position: Process Attendant

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Shift: 12-hour rotating swing shift 

Pay: $19.50/hr

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

• Health Insurance  

• Dental Insurance 

• Vision Insurance  

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays   

• Tuition Reimbursement  

• Employee Assistance Program   

• Disability Pay  

• Life Insurance  

• Growth Opportunities and more!  

What you’ll be contributing:  

Responsible for monitoring of all field activities and operating equipment in the plant. To assure all material flows are continuous and uninterrupted. Perform work area inspections and report any unsafe working conditions.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• To assist production employees by directing, coaching, supporting and delegating as the situation requires.
• May be required to work overtime, rotating shift schedule, unsociable hour shifts and respond to all callouts.
• To monitor process equipment lube levels, operating conditions and report any perceived problems.
• To report any housekeeping or material spill problems in the plant and take necessary actions to prevent and rectify any potential problems.
• To monitor and maintain all material flows to ensure quality of products within specifications.
• To ensure environmental compliance and report any visual emissions.
• To work closely with the Control Room Operator to ensure all communications are accurate and complete.
• To operate all process equipment at the highest production level within permitting limits.
• To assist the Production Supervisor and Control Room Operator in all aspects including the starting and stopping of all process equipment.
• The Process Attendant’s daily shift tasks also include, but are not limited to:
  • Workplace inspections and housekeeping.
  • First Aid care, accident investigation and/or reporting, and other emergency issues as needed.
  • Completing all required departmental data logging and reports.
  • Checking Objects, Work, Procedures- Checking equipment for correct operation. Checking equipment lube levels. Checking all materials are available for production processes. Checking and maintaining continuous material flows. Checking products for satisfactory production quality.
  • Analyzing/ Integrating/ Interpreting- Analyzing numerical information. Diagnosing problems in a physical process/ machine. Critically examining information for accuracy/ quality. Summarizing numerical information. Summarizing verbal information. Identifying faults in equipment.
  • Informing/ Reporting- Providing spoken information about a problem/ issue. Reporting problems to supervisor. Giving instructions by radio or telephone. Contacting a manager or supervisor for authorization. Making a verbal report to a supervisor or manager. Briefing individuals on tasks or situations.
  • Collecting Information- Watching an operation or process to detect a problem. Noting danger or warning symbols. Noting unusual occurrences. Listening to verbal reports from subordinates. Listening to verbal instructions from superiors. Asking questions to establish information required.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is preferred 
• Minimum of 1-3 work related experience
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that include walking, climbing equipment, working within confined spaces. 
• Mechanical, Welding and Machinist skills, preferred.
• Ability to drive and operate various equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, bobcats, etc.
• Basic mathematic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations).
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and tolerate extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Ability to work at high elevations up to 50 feet

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
• An 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.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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