Job Description:
Job ID: 499256
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.
Reports to: Quality Manager
Shift: Day Shift 7am - 3:30pm ET
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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401k with company match and profit-sharing
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Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Assistance Program
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Disability Pay
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Life Insurance
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Growth Opportunities and more!
What you'll be contributing:
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- Observes all applicable safety policies and regulations.
- Follow housekeeping standards and 5S in the designated areas and in the laboratory.
- Complies with the plant sampling schedule, as determined by the Quality Control Supervisor/Manager.
- Ensures Quality Control Supervisor and Manager are fully informed on all quality and deviation issues.
- Performs all daily physical tests in accordance with ASTM or other appropriate requirements.
- Ensures lab equipment and environment meets specifications and calibrates lab equipment to ASTM standards.
- Complete CCRL proficiency sample testing and participate in CCRL laboratory inspections to ensure continued CCRL/AASHTO status for the laboratory.
- To maintain all required test records and ensure all results are accurate according to internal procedure, AASHTO, ASTM standards and are completed within required deadlines.
- Maintains adequate supply of all necessary materials.
- To work effectively as a team member in the areas of safety, environment, and timely communications with other departments to help meet the goals of the Quality Control Department and the plant.
- Prepares graphs, charts, and other reports as directed. Maintains and processes pertinent paperwork and records for organized file and retrieval purposes.
- Participates in employee development and cross-training programs.
- Understands and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all quality calculations.
- Performs additional non-routine testing for research when necessary.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
To succeed in this position, you will need:
- High school graduation or equivalent is required
- Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, and similar information.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with ASTM standards and testing procedures.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, and make accurate corrections based on the data analyzed.
- Knowledge of basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Must successfully complete on-the-job training provided by designated supervision or otherwise qualified individuals.
- Ability to accurately use all laboratory equipment used in performing various tests such as balances, burets, flasks, jet sieves, and other related equipment.
- Ability to use a personal computer for record-keeping and calculations. Must be familiar with spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk over rough and uneven surfaces and climb stairs.
- 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 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 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--If you want to know more, please click on this link.
Date: Jul 3, 2024
Nearest Major Market: Orlando
Job Segment: Testing, Supply, Technology, Operations
