Job ID: 491354Ash 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.Job SummaryPerforms procedures involved with loading trucks and unloading railroad cars. Assists in the maintenance of terminal equipment and grounds. Works under close supervision with standard practice procedures and guidelines.Essential Functions
Assures proper cement types are loaded into bulk trucks.Operates pneumatic and mechanical equipment for truck loading from computer console using programmed screens, keyboard, and mouse.Assures proper cement types are unloaded from railcars into designated silos without contamination of cement types, using pneumatic and hydraulic railcar unloading equipment.Operates power sweeper, forklift truck, and front-end loader.Uses credit approval lists, cement inventory reports, and approved shipping instructions to determine if a customer's request for cement can be loaded.Maintains shipping logs, prepares bills of lading, and calculates split-load tonnages based on a trucker's instructions.Handles inquiries and orders for customers and sales personnel.Performs general cleanup duties around the loading area.Skills
Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills and understanding of warning labels, instructions, and signs.Demonstrated customer service skills on a regular basis.Additional Skills and Abilities
Ability to operate the loading systems used in loading trucks and railcars.Ability to operate sweeper and general hand tools.Must be able to calculate loads going into trucks by using general math calculations.Must be proficient at database input and have the ability to use a computer.Must be technically oriented in troubleshooting and repairing basic mechanical, pneumatic, and minor electrical malfunctions.Knowledge of terminal operation policies and procedures. Skill in using terminal equipment and computerized systems.Ability to lift heavy materials weighing up to 80 pounds.Ability to operate all terminal equipment including railcar vibrators, silos, and related equipment, switch engines, and rail cars.Work Experience
Two years of mechanical maintenance experience preferred in a similar or related industrial facility.Working knowledge of welding, cutting torch basics, and mechanics.Ability to operate mobile equipment such as a forklift, trucks, man lifts, and bobcat-related equipment.Ability to install various types of equipment and machinery in the terminal.Education
H.S. Diploma / GED (Required)What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base payComprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programsGroup retirement savings programHealth and wellness programsA culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotionAbout CRHCRH 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 lar