Cement Plant Production Assistant – Overtime & Benefits

Quikrete; Buffalo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Quikrete in Buffalo, IA is seeking a Production Assistant to support the cement manufacturing process at our Buffalo plant. You will assist with equipment operation, perform general labor, and help ensure smooth plant operations during 12-hour rotating shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of industrial or manufacturing experience, with strong organizational, math, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong organizational and math skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends) for a 24/7 operation.
• Welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and operate mobile equipment; perform general labor using basic hand tools.
• Perform general utility work including pushing up piles of rock and coal with front end loader and other equipment, unplugging belts, and general labor work as directed.
• Provide operational oversight for all plant equipment from the rock storage building through the finish mill operations.
• Clean the pre-heater tower riser and associated ductwork during the shift.
• Respond to alarms and equipment issues and ensure proper resolution.
• Fill out daily checklists for operations and environmental compliance.
• Stay updated on control system changes and inform the control room.
• Troubleshoot process problems and adjust equipment as needed.
• Monitor and support plant equipment and processes.
• Maintain accurate logs and communicate operational issues for environmental compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Math skills

Computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Physical outdoor work

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Quikrete in Buffalo, IA is seeking a Production Assistant to support the cement manufacturing process at our Buffalo plant. You will assist with equipment operation, perform general labor, and help ensure smooth plant operations during 12-hour rotating shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of industrial or manufacturing experience, with strong organizational, math, and communication skills.