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.
Position: Terminal Operator - Import
Reports to: Terminal Manager - Import
Shift: Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2:00pm PST
Pay: $30.03
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:
Truck/ Rail Loading and Unloading Duties and Responsibilities
Use a computer-driven interface to remotely operate and monitor cement loading, unloading, and distribution equipment.
Manually operate the equipment as required to facilitate cement loading, unloading, and distribution.
Ensure proper cement types are distributed avoiding the mixing or contamination of products.
Ability to use basic math skills as needed for calculating material quantities to be loaded or unloaded.
Ability to interact with customer bulk carriers in a courteous and professional manner.
Safely operate mobile equipment.
Maintain facilities in clean, orderly condition.
Ship Unloading Duties and Responsibilities
Utilizing a handheld-control console, operate an articulated mechanical arm to unload cement from the ship.
Use a computer-driven interface to remotely operate and monitor cement unloading, and distribution equipment.
Ability to safely handle ship's lines to facilitate securing the ship to berth.
Ability to operate a line handling boat and associated mooring lines and equipment.
Ability to interact with ship's crew and officers in a courteous and professional manner.
Safely operates mobile equipment.
Maintain possession of an Oregon boater's card.
Maintenance Duties and Responsibilities
Dismantle, repair, reassemble, install, and align plant machinery and equipment as needed to improve function and maintain operation. Repair buildings as needed.
Utilize cutting and welding equipment for fabrication and to implement repairs.
Perform inspection and preventative maintenance of equipment and machinery to correct potential maintenance problems before they occur.
Perform duties with verbal instructions and/or by reading and interpreting blueprints, manuals, charts, and tables.
Able to operate and maintain mobile equipment.
Maintain proper records of the parts and materials used in maintenance jobs.
Cleans up after each maintenance job is completed. Inspects tools for proper operation and stores them in the appropriate manner. Closes work orders in an accurate, timely manner.
To succeed in this position, you will need:
High school graduation or equivalent is required
Minimum of two (2) years of work experience working in a bulk commodity loading/unloading facility (rail and/or commercial truck).
Minimum one (1) year of work experience using a computer-driven interface (PLC) to operate the equipment.
Minimum one (1) year of work experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, mobile equipment, and general equipment that includes pneumatics, hydraulics, lubrication, and plumbing.
Ability to use cutting and welding equipment.
Two (2) years of work experience operating front end loader
Two (2) years of work experience operating a forklift
Experience operating other mobile equipment such as cranes, track mobiles and vacuum trucks.
Preferred 2 + years of work experience in an industrial marine environment.
Familiarity with line handling, vessel mooring equipment, and small boat operation.
Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Willingness to learn, training will be provided
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 90 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 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.
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