Lead Process Assistant

Overview

Job

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence. The company operates 12 cement plants and 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Ash Grove is committed to safety, technical excellence, and empowered talent. Position:
Lead Process Assistant

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Shift:
Day Shift, Some Mid Shifts required
Pay: $34hr+

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 the direction of the Production Supervisor, plans, prioritizes, assigns, oversees, inspects, and evaluates the work of the quarry and crusher department engaged in various types of general labor and maintenance work, including debris removal, cleanup, quarry, production, maintenance, shipping and material handling. As a working leadman, you will perform some duties assigned to staff. You are responsible for explaining, carrying out, and enforcing work methods and procedures;

efficient and safe utilization of tools and safety devices; and maintaining simple records of operations.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Oversees Quarry and Crusher Department by planning, assigning, monitoring, instructing work assignments to full completion
• Schedules and communicates daily assignments of Quarry and Crusher Department 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
• Ensures that Quarry and Crushers safely operate and properly complete mobile equipment checklists for front end loaders, skid steer loaders, haul trucks, vacuum trucks, forklifts and any other equipment used within the department
• Occasionally operates or supervises employees responsible for operation of equipment with attachments and trucks performing related grounds keeping duties
• Writes work orders/requests as needed
• Prepares written reports and records including accident/injury reports, daily work reports and other reports and correspondence
• Enforces safe work procedures and use of safety equipment; wears appropriate safety PPE
• Assists with drilling and blasting procedures
• Collaborates with partners as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

• 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 tools involved in mining, production, shipping and packaging of cement
• Mechanical knowledge of equipment, machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance
• Engineering and Technology knowledge of practical application of technology used in cement manufacturing
• Environmental knowledge of proper allocation of waste material

Work is performed in a shop environment as well as outdoors throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement…