Job ID: 500734

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:

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.
Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
Performs general clean-up duties around the plant including sweeping floors and cleaning up spills around plant machinery and equipment.
Replaces brick in the kiln and cooler, and performs chain work and castable pours.
Cleans and bags dust collectors.
Sorts and adds mill balls (raw and finish) as needed. Cleans division and discharge grates.
Hauls dust (CKD) as directed using mobile equipment.
Load CKD trucks for customers.
Performs general maintenance and construction work including, but not limited to, concrete pours, wood construction, wire pulling, painting, minor equipment repair, etc.
Unplugs chutes, feeders, cooler, crushers, drags and screws, and air slides.
Performs duties for other plant employees as vacation relief.
Observes all safety rules and regulations.


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.
Ability to successfully pass Ash Grove's Essential Function Test.
Ability to safely and effectively operate a truck, dust truck, case loader, various forklifts, RT-80 forklift, sweeper, hyster, shovel, broom, wheelbarrow, several sizes of air hammers, brick saw, skill saw, port-a-power, hammers weighing up to 16 pounds, pry bar, poker, water hose, air hose, air lance, screwdriver, wrenches, welders, bricking machine, paintbrush, and related equipment.


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...

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity