Plant Operator - Grinding & Troubleshooting

Ash Grove Cement Company; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement is hiring a Plant Operator. The role supports grinding, material handling, and pollution control equipment operations to ensure safe, efficient plant performance. You will monitor processes, record silo readings, and communicate issues to the leadership team for timely resolution.

We value safe work habits, reliability, and the ability to interpret diagrams. This full-time position requires willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime, with competitive benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and any relevant training or certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong verbal communication for instructions and issue reporting.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and diagrams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Adherence to safety procedures and contamination controls.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work habits to support a zero-injury culture.
• Assist with plant operations, including Vertical Roller Mill and related equipment per instructions.
• Monitor daily levels in silos and record data.
• Communicate maintenance and operational issues to leads and managers.
• Ensure compliance with production, quality, and maintenance processes.
• Operate small utility equipment on site as needed and assist with heavy equipment.
• Perform and assist with maintenance on process equipment and facilities.
• Maintain housekeeping and clean work areas to facility standards.
• Read blueprints/diagrams and troubleshoot mechanical/process issues.
• Maintain regular attendance and adapt to shift schedules.
• Respond promptly to customer needs and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ash Grove Cement is hiring a Plant Operator. The role supports grinding, material handling, and pollution control equipment operations to ensure safe, efficient plant performance. You will monitor processes, record silo readings, and communicate issues to the leadership team for timely resolution.

We value safe work habits, reliability, and the ability to interpret diagrams. This full-time position requires willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime, with competitive benefits