Production Assistant

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.

The Production Assistant position is an entry‑level role for an individual who wants to start an exciting career in cement manufacturing with a world class organization. The Production Assistant will be expected to learn as much as possible about all facets of the business including but not limited to maintenance, production, reliability, operating mobile equipment and mining operations. As Production Assistants gain experience and skills in the cement manufacturing industry, they will prepare themselves to further their careers.

Under general supervision and according to specified policies and procedures the Production Assistant performs general cleanup and material handling duties. May assist with work using more specialized skills under the guidance of others. All employees at the Leamington plant are responsible for working safely. Employees are fully expected to engage in our See Stop Do culture following all safety procedures and proactively stopping the job and reporting unsafe conditions, hazards or concerns.

• Health 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!

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Cleans plant areas as directed including shoveling cement, clinker, raw material spills around machinery and plant facilities, sweeping dirt, picking up trash, cleaning drainage ditches, etc.
• Operates motorized vehicles such as a pickup truck, motorized sweeper, forklift, and dump truck to perform material transport duties.
• Operates sweeper to contain dust in outside and inside areas of the plant.
• Performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance duties.
• Assists as needed in performing maintenance, production, quarry, and shipping duties.
• Vacation coverage and relief for other departments.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Knowledge of plant numbering system and the location of major plant equipment.
• Understands plant operations, including the process flow of raw materials, gases, and finished products.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
• Ability to operate a shovel, wheelbarrow, forklift, bobcat, pickup truck, front‑end loader, dump truck, motorized sweeper, jackhammer, mower, weed eater, hand power tools, etc. to perform job duties and possess good communication skills.

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.

Work requires walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position and in confined spaces, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

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…