Laborer - Foreman, AR - Military Veterans

Job ID:  501773

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.

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 Vision Insurance 


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  Pension Plan  


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  Paid Vacation, 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! 

Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and practices, performs general labor responsibilities around the plant including clean-up and assistance when needed in other departments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs clean-up and housekeeping of plant and plant grounds.


• Assists in removing and installing refractory lining in the kiln, pre-heater tower, cooler, and other related plant equipment.  Also assists with concrete pours, and mixing and pouring monolithic refractory, which may require lifting sacks weighing up to 100 pounds.


• Performs cleaning of plant equipment including the following:  unplugging chutes and silo feeders; cleaning the inside of dust collectors and tower cyclones using water and air hoses; and unplugging pre-heater tower vessels. Feed pipes, conveyor drags, augers, belt conveyors and troughing rolls.


• Assist in unloading materials.


• Cleans railroad hopper and box cars, which includes lifting top loading doors weighing up to 125 pounds.


• Handles all chemicals for cement grinding and moves materials and equipment to job site.


• Cleans roofs, drainage ditches, and storm drains.  Digs out and assist with repairs to underground air, water and gas lines.


• Removes, screens and reloads ball charges in grinding mills.


• Digs and maintains cement storage silos.


• Operates all mobile equipment necessary to complete job tasks.


• Performs relief work as needed.


• Assists maintenance personnel and other classifications, as appropriate.


• Must have the ability to understand and utilize the Cardox system if needed and trained.


• Responsible for housekeeping and clean-up of immediate work areas or in other areas in conjunction with assigned duties.


• Responsible for documentation associated with job duties.


• As required assists in major plant repair projects.


• Observe all safety rules and keeps work areas and equipment clean and orderly.


• Observes all safety rules, wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and keeps work areas and equipment clean and orderly.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions, signs and similar information.  Must understand and successfully pass all appropriate RCRA hazardous material training and tests.  Must successfully complete on-the-job training provided by designated supervision or otherwise qualified individuals.

Ability to safely and effectively use a shovel, pick, broom, scoop, hand tools, scraper, sledgehammer, wheelbarrow, air lance, water hose, skid steer loader, dump truck, lawn mower, tractor, forklift, backhoe, pavement breaker, air drill, chain saw, spike driver, air compressor and all job related mobile equipment.

Work requires walking; lifting up to 125 pounds; bending; pushing; pulling; climbing ladders and stairs; working at elevated heights; and working in confined spaces, silos, tanks and drain manholes.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to dust, noise, heat, high elevations and all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What to expect in a cement environment: 

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. 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 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--If you want to know more, please click on this link.