Plant Operator: Safe Operations & Grinding Specialist

Ash Grove Cement Company; Franklin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement is seeking a Plant Operator to support grinding, material handling, and pollution control processes at our facility. The operator will respond quickly to operational needs and maintain safe, compliant production activities across equipment and processes.

The role requires the ability to read diagrams, operate equipment, and actively participate in a zero-injury safety culture while maintaining efficiency and quality standards.

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.
• Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work habits to help create a zero-injury safety culture
• Assists with plant operations, specifically Vertical Roller Mill and associated process equipment, follow written, verbal or diagram instructions
• Monitors and records daily levels of ground Bottom Ash and Fly Ash in the silos
• Communicate with Lead Operator, Operations Manager and other line support regarding maintenance/operational issues
• Ensure compliance with all production/quality/maintenance processes and work being performed
• Operates small utility mobile equipment on site when required
• Operates heavy equipment where necessary
• Performs and/or assists with maintenance on process equipment and facilities as directed by plant management
• Ensure housekeeping and work areas are maintained properly to meet facility standards
• Perform mechanical/process troubleshooting
• Provide peer coaching discussions to correct issues
• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ash Grove Cement is seeking a Plant Operator to support grinding, material handling, and pollution control processes at our facility. The operator will respond quickly to operational needs and maintain safe, compliant production activities across equipment and processes.

The role requires the ability to read diagrams, operate equipment, and actively participate in a zero-injury safety culture while maintaining efficiency and quality standards.