Lead Process Assistant (Finance)

Job ID: 514700

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 www.ashgrove.com

Position: Lead Process Assistant

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Shift: Rotating Dupont Schedule (rotates from days to nights with days off in between)

Pay: $32/hour

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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Under direction of Production Supervisor, plans, prioritizes, assigns, oversees, inspects, and evaluates the work of laboring crews engaged in various types of general labor and maintenance work, including, but not limited to, debris removal, clean up, yard work, warehouse, quarry, production, maintenance, shipping and material handling. As a working leadman, will be required to perform some of the duties assigned to staff. Requires responsibility for explaining, carrying out, and enforcing work methods and procedures0; efficient and safe utilization of tools, safety devices, and motorized and other equipment; and maintaining simple records of operations.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Over sees Laborers by planning, assigning, monitoring, instructing work assignments to full completion.
• Schedules and communicates daily assignments of laborers and determines daily work schedule to implement plans.
• Obtains appropriate tools, materials, supplies and equipment and ensures they are available when needed.
• Makes routine equipment checks for proper operation.
• Ensures that daily workplace inspections and pre-shift equipment inspections are completed.
• Provides instruction and/or participates in the removal and clean-up of debris resulting from production, or repair work around grounds, sidewalks, and building areas.
• Supervises and/or participates in the operation of pneumatic and hand tools, including jackhammers, chipping guns, and tampers, used in construction or maintenance operations (may include using a hand level).
• Ensures that Laborers safely operate and properly complete mobile equipment checklists for front end loaders, skid steer loaders, haul trucks, vacuum trucks, and forklifts and any other equipment used within the plant.
• Occasionally operates or supervises employees responsible for the operation of tractors with attachments, and trucks performing related grounds keeping duties; schedules maintenance on equipment.
• Prepares written reports and records including accident/injury reports, daily work reports and other reports and correspondence; keeps attendance records; performs mathematical calculations to determine area, costs, hours, etc.
• Enforces practice of safe work procedures and use of safety equipment and PPE's (personal protective equipment); wears appropriate safety protective equipment and follows all plant safety policies.
• 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 Ability to assign, review work of, and instruct a large group of subordinates.
• Ability to return to work during non-business hours in emergency situations and to perform work on a scheduled stand-by assignment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in laboring work.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and operate related complex power equipment.
• Cement Manufacturing -- Knowledge of raw materials, methods, and the tools involved in the mining, production, shipping and packaging of cement.
• Mechanical -- Knowledge of equipment used, machines and tools, including their uses, repair of, and maintenance.
• Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of the technology used and manufacturing of cement. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of cement.
• Environmental - Knowledge of proper allocation of waste material.

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.