Equipment Operator / Production Assistant

GCC; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401K

Job summary

GCC in Pueblo, CO is hiring an Equipment Operator / Production Assistant to support cement manufacturing. You will operate front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts and bobcats to keep raw material levels steady and production moving.

The role requires a high school diploma and MSHA/OSHA safety experience, plus problem-solving and teamwork to communicate with operations and production teams and maintain safe, efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have Industrial Safety Experience, MSHA/OSHA.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to drive and operate various equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, and bobcats.
• Knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement.

Responsibilities

• The Production Assistant will provide critical feedback from the field to the central control room and production supervisor on all aspects of production operations.
• Responsible for operating mobile equipment on a continuous basis to maintain raw material levels for consistent processing.
• Ensure raw materials storage area has proper guarding, material flow and equipment soundness.
• Walkthrough raw mill grinding circuit and check for equipment soundness, material leaks and air leaks.
• Ensure the preheater tower is free from air and material leaks, measure temperatures; look for normal operating conditions.
• Walkthrough finish mill circuit and inspect for equipment soundness, material leakage, and air leaks.
• Use compressed air to promote material flow in chutes and remove blockages as necessary.
• Work with high-pressure water spray to remove the material blockage from outside of high-temperature vessels.
• Learn and understand process flow.
• Maintain the company standards for workplace cleanliness/orderliness.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Industrial safety

Data analysis

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Equipment Operator / Production Assistant

Pueblo, CO, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM

We are seeking a safety-minded and mechanically inclined Production Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced industrial environment. The ideal candidate has experience operating heavy equipment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with operations and production teams. They are dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining safe, efficient plant operations. Experience in cement manufacturing, mining, aggregates, construction materials, or other heavy industrial environments is preferred.

Experience and abilities you will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have Industrial Safety Experience, MSHA/OSHA.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to drive and operate various equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, and bobcats.
• Knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement.

What you will do:

The Production Assistant will provide critical feedback from the field to the central control room and production supervisor on all aspects of production operations. Responsible for operating mobile equipment on a continuous basis to maintain raw material levels for consistent processing.

• Ensure raw materials storage area has proper guarding, material flow and equipment soundness.
• Walkthrough raw mill grinding circuit and check for equipment soundness, material leaks and air leaks.
• Ensure the preheater tower is free from air and material leaks, measure temperatures; look for normal operating conditions.
• Walkthrough finish mill circuit and inspect for equipment soundness, material leakage, and air leaks.
• Use compressed air to promote material flow in chutes and remove blockages as necessary.
• Work with high-pressure water spray to remove the material blockage from outside of high-temperature vessels.
• Learn and understand process flow.
• Maintain the company standards for workplace cleanliness/orderliness.

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability insurance plans
• 401K

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

We hold each other accountable to live our core values of health and safety, attitude of service, integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence. GCC employees demonstrate these values every day. An Equal Opportunity Employer GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors, including skills, abilities and experience. Please click the links to view the federal compliance posters