Plant Laborer

About the job

Job ID: 530264

Ash Grove is a CRH company with a legacy dating back to 1882. We combine technical expertise, safety and customer-focused solutions to deliver reliable performance for our customers. We manufacture and supply high-performance, advanced cementitious materials for the most demanding construction and infrastructure needs.  With more than 2,000 people across 60 locations in the United States and Canada, we support a wide range of applications, from major infrastructure projects to the development and refurbishment of residential and non-residential buildings that support everyday life, from highways and bridges to schools and commercial buildings.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

Job Summary

Perform plant tasks involving physical labor for plant cleaning and labor support to other plant departments as directed by   the Production Supervisor.  May operate a variety of hand and power tools; and mobile equipment.  May clean and prepare work areas; clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

• Clean the plant of materials or process spills – using brooms, shovels and wheel barrels that may weigh 200 pounds full; carry buckets that weigh as much as 50 pounds full; pneumatic scrapers that weigh approximately 20 pounds; air lances ¾ inch in diameter to 3 feet to 10 feet long, that weigh approximately 10 pounds.

• Remove cement build up from equipment by use of hammers and mallets that weigh between 1 and 10 pounds.

• Run mobile equipment in the plant:  loader, bobcat, forklift, manlift and dump truck.

• Clean the plant by using high pressure fire hose that weighs approximately 100 pounds and exerts approximately 100  pounds of thrust when in use.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.

• At least 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, skills, abilities, and 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.

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and tolerate extreme heat and cold temperatures.

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $20/hr

• Annual bonus

• 401(k) plan​ / group retirement savings program​

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits​​

• Life insurance​

• Health, dental, and vision insurance​

• Paid time off ​

• Paid holidays

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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