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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 ashgrove
Position: Terminal Operator
Reports to: Terminal Manager
Shift: Monday through Friday, Summer: 6:00am-3:30pm Winter: 7:00am-3:30pm (some Saturday's)
Pay:
$20-$23/hr
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our
first priority
. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
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-Health Insurance
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-Dental Insurance
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-Vision Insurance
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-401k with company match and profit-sharing
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-Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
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-Tuition Reimbursement
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-Employee Assistance Program
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-Disability Pay
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-Life Insurance
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-Growth Opportunities and more!
What you’ll be contributing:
The Terminal Operator performs procedures involved with loading trucks and unloading railroad cars. This position assists in the maintenance of terminal equipment and grounds.
-Promote and follow all plant safety
guidelines.
-Assures proper cement types are loaded into bulk trucks.
-Operates pneumatic and mechanical equipment for truck loading from computer console using programmed screens, keyboard and mouse.
-Assures proper cement types are unloaded from railcars into designated silos without contamination of cement types, using pneumatic and hydraulic railcar unloading equipment.
-Operates power sweeper, forklift truck, and front-end loader.
-Uses credit approval lists, cement inventory reports, and approved shipping instructions to determine if a customer’s request for cement can be loaded.
-Maintains shipping logs, prepares bills of lading, and calculates split-load tonnages based on a trucker’s instructions.
-Handles inquiries and orders for customers and sales personnel.
-Performs general cleanup duties around the loading area
-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. Willingness to learn, training will be provided
-Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
-Proficient in customer service skills
-Ability to operate the loading systems used in loading trucks and railcars
-Ability to operate sweeper and general hand tools
-Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations to calculate loads going into trucks
-Ability to use terminal equipment and computerized systems.
-Proficiency in database input
-Ability to troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical, pneumatic and minor electrical malfunctions.
-Ability to operate all terminal equipment, including railcar vibrators, silos, and related equipment, switch engines, and rail cars.
-Knowledge of terminal operation policies and procedures.
-Ability to work under close supervision with standard practice procedures and guidelines
-Ability to refer all problems to supervisor for guidance.
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.
