Process Assistant - Finish Mill

Job ID: 525180 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, operating 12 world‑class cement plants and a network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Position Details Position: Process Assistant I (Finishing Mill area) • Reports to: Process Supervisor • Shift: Rotating Shift (7 am or 7 pm start time, 12 hour shifts) • Pay: $22‑$26/hour Summary Under the direction of the Process Supervisor, the Process Assistant assigned to the Finish Mills areas assists his/her team in cement manufacturing by completing assigned inspections, housekeeping, and checking oil levels. Responsibilities Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. Maintain all equipment in the Finish Mill area. Monitor operation of plant to detect problems and react to minimize any issues. Monitor oil and grease usage by each piece of equipment in the Finish Mill area. Assist in clean up, inspecting, and lubricating all Finish Mill equipment. Learn plant operations and assist in training team members. Maintain a safe, clean work environment in keeping with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and company rules and policies. Shovel and sweep spills as they occur to maintain plant housekeeping. Operate skid steer loaders, guzzlers, and other equipment. Operate jackhammer to remove product build‑up. Assist during plant shutdowns. Perform pre‑shift area and equipment inspections daily for safety, maintenance, and housekeeping, correcting problems using best judgment. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications 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. Must be a self‑starter able to work with little or no supervision. Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner. Maintain a positive work attitude. Ability to perform minor maintenance. Must have good attendance. Ability to reason through operational issues as they arise and resolve them or communicate with others. Knowledge of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement preferred. Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibilities. Excellent work and safety record. Understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures. Working Environment Work is 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. Lifting up to 50 pounds. 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. Compensation and Benefits 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! Equal Employment Opportunity 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. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr