Material Handler (Heavy Equipment Operator)

Ash Grove Cement Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation packages

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company is hiring a Material Handler/Heavy Equipment Operator in Washington state. The role involves operating heavy equipment, loading/unloading on barges and within the plant, and maintaining safety and dust-control measures.

Shifts rotate every month from days to nights, with potential overtime. Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of related equipment operation experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year of related mobile/heavy equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Operate front-end loader on barges for off-loading raw materials and related loading/unloading tasks.
• Operate dump trucks, forklifts, man-lift, and other heavy equipment within plant boundaries.
• Inspect barge and equipment, maintain material conveying systems, and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain dust control through sweeping and water trucks.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and routine preventive maintenance on equipment.

Job description

Job ID: 527645

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, 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.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

• Position:** Material Handler/Heavy Equipment Operator
• Reports to:** Production Supervisor
• Shift:** Rotating 12-hour Shifts. 4 on / 4 off. Swing from days to nights every month.
• Wage Scale:** $36.96- $42.36 w/ potential for overtime

_Note: The wage scale for the position is the full wage scale an individual can make based on performance, experience, and seniority throughout their time at the company.

Company Benefits

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement
• Potential Relocation Packages

What You’ll Be Contributing

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Operates front-end loader on barges for the purpose of off-loading raw materials. This includes but, is not limited to, loading of equipment onto the barge, the complete material removal process, and the unloading of equipment of the barge.
• Operates a dump truck, forklift, man-lift, and heavy equipment to transport raw materials, clinker, and other items within the confines of the plant.
• Attends to security of barge, barge support equipment inspection, and inspection and maintenance of material conveying systems as required.
• Operate sweeper and water truck to maintain dust control.
• Performs pre-shift inspections on heavy equipment for proper operation of equipment parts and performs preventive maintenance. Maintains proper oil levels, replacement of air filters, and other minor parts. Maintains appropriate equipment lubrication levels, and cleans equipment ensuring proper safety, and operation.
• Assists as needed on construction projects, general cleanup, and/or assisting in production operations as needed.
• Assists in unloading rail cars, as needed.
• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle
• Assists in other departments, as needed for vacation and other relief.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

ISO 14001 TRAINING PLAN

The Material Handler must become familiar with and participate in initial and annual training for ISO 14001.

To Succeed In This Position, You Will Need

• 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
• Minimum of one year of related mobile/heavy equipment operation experience required.
• Ability to operate trucks, dump trucks, bobcats, various sizes of heavy capacity loaders, forklifts, and other related heavy equipment in a safe manner.
• Ability to operate a shovel, wheelbarrow, jackhammer, weed eater, hand and power tools, hoists, compressors, and other specialized tools.
• Ability to estimate stockpile volumes.
• Stamina and flexibility to maintain a steady work pace.
• Working requires walking, climbing, bending, gripping/grasping controls, twisting, pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work at heights up to 250 feet

What To Expect In a Cement Environment

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.

This position is classified as safety sensitive in accordance with WA Senate Bill 5123.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH 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 a large international organization.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.