Operator

Ash Grove Cement Company; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical and disability benefits

Retirement savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is seeking an Equipment and Machine Operator for our North Carolina plant. The role focuses on safe operation of plant equipment, loading/unloading fly ash, monitoring inventories, and ensuring safety and quality compliance on site.

Responsibilities include performing routine inspections, sampling fly ash, maintaining records, and supporting maintenance and production startup/shutdown activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; training or certification in relevant skill or trade.
• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strong verbal communication skills for conveying instructions and reporting issues.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work habits to help create a zero-injury safety culture
• Attend safety meeting and follow safety guidelines
• Maintain communication with utility
• Monitor and record fly ash levels in silos and place orders as needed
• Pull samples of fly ash from loads and silos for testing
• Load trucks, rail cars or barges with fly ash from the silo
• Unload deliveries to fill fly ash silos
• Weigh trucks/rail cars and document data for tickets
• Operate loading equipment (water truck, dump truck, vacuum truck, forklift) as required
• Operate production equipment including start up and shut down
• Assist with maintenance repairs and projects
• Observe safety and security procedures and follow absolutes

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting equipment

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Requisition ID529089-Posted09/21/2026-Americas Cement-Eco Material-Full Time-Equipment and Machine Operators-United States-North Carolina

Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company, is a leading producer of sustainable cement alternatives in the U.S. It is the nation’s largest marketer and manager of fly ash, with the industry's only true national footprint of logistics networks and distribution channels. The Company also provides mission-critical utility services, including operations support, waste disposal, and environmental remediation.

Job Summary

Operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and performing site work based on accepted company procedures. Duties will include overseeing the loading and unloading of materials, monitoring inventory levels, testing material, conducting routine inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to upholding operational standards to achieve operational targets.

Job Responsibilities

Promote safe work habits to help create a zero-injury safety culture

Attends regular safety meeting and follows all safety guidelines as required

Maintain communication with utility

Monitor and record levels of fly ash in silos and place orders as needed

Pulls samples of fly ash from loads and silos for testing and performs required tests

Loads trucks, rail cars or barges with fly ash directly from the silo

Unloads trucks, rail cars, or other deliver system to fill fly ash silos

Weighs trucks and rail cars and records the information in relevant operating system or production sheet and creates tickets for billing

Operates all loading equipment for loading trucks and/or rail cars including: water truck, dump truck, vacuum truck, or forklift on site when required

Operate production equipment including start up and shut down

Assists in the disposal operation where required

Performs maintenance on grounds, equipment and facilities as directed

Responsible for all paperwork and reports as required

Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility

Report any safety, quality of equipment maintenance items to Supervisor

Assist with maintenance repairs and projects

Manages time effectively and meets productivity standards

Observes safety and security procedures including using equipment and materials properly and following all safety absolutes

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade

At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Strong verbal communication skills for conveying instructions, reporting issues, and collaborating with coworkers and supervisors

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

Capacity to deal with problems and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions

Works well with others, follows instructions from supervisors and coordinates tasks with coworkers to achieve project goals

Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime

Ability to adapt to changing job site conditions, equipment requirements, and project priorities

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

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 affirmative action and 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.

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