Plant Equipment Operator — Fly Ash & Materials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company is seeking Equipment and Machine Operators to safely operate plant equipment and perform site work per company procedures. Duties include loading/unloading materials, monitoring inventory, testing material, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Role requires a combination of technical skills, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety to meet production targets. Training and on-site teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Safety procedures

Verbal communication

Reading comprehension

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Ash Grove Cement Company is seeking Equipment and Machine Operators to safely operate plant equipment and perform site work per company procedures. Duties include loading/unloading materials, monitoring inventory, testing material, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Role requires a combination of technical skills, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety to meet production targets. Training and on-site teamwork are essential for success.