Production Assistant

Kilgore Companies, LLC; Buffalo (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilgore Companies, LLC is seeking a Production Assistant in Iowa. This role provides essential labor for the cement manufacturing process, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work rotating shifts. Join a team committed to safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with employer match

Medical / Dental / Vision plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, both indoor and outdoor.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide general labor to support cement manufacturing.
• Operate mobile equipment and perform utility work.
• Respond to emergency call outs as necessary.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to perform mathematical functions

Communication skills

Alertness and responsiveness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Overview

Compensation: "Pay is dependent upon experience"

The Production Assistant role will provide general labor that is necessary to support the cement manufacturing process. This role is a utility role that combines duties assigned to the former Production Utility, Kiln Assistant and Equipment Attendance classifications. The Production Assistant does not perform the duties assigned to the Control Room Operator and M&E repair classifications. This role is expected to uphold all safety, environmental and workplace standards. This position supports a good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adheres to and upholds all company policies, safety standards and federal / state regulations.

Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with company policies and quality standards.

Inspects mobile equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation and operates mobile equipment as needed.

Uses basic hand tools such as shovels, brooms, squeegees, scrapers, etc as well as operate mechanic’s hand tools.

Performs general utility work including pushing up piles of rock and coal with front end loader and other equipment, unplugging belts, and general labor work as directed.

Provides operational oversight for all plant equipment from the rock storage building through the finish mill operations.

Provides process operations support including changes, sets up and adjusts equipment as required by current operating procedures.

Cleans the pre-heater tower riser and associated ductwork during the shift.

Troubleshoots process problems associated with field operations and equipment and may adjust equipment as directed or as dictated by circumstance.

Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.

Responds to all incoming communications via phone, radio, and other verbal inputs. Keep logs and daily reports current and accurate.

Keeps the Lab informed of changes affecting product quality.

Keeps abreast of all changes that are made in the control systems while keeping the control room involved and informed of changes.

Must maintain a full understanding of proper operations of all plant equipment and optimize the performance of it on an ongoing basis.

Responds to all alarms and assures that they are taken care of appropriately.

Fills out daily checklist for operations of all plant equipment and for environmental compliance on all operating equipment.

Responsible for assisting in controlling and reducing emissions from the process.

Attends and participates in department and team meetings and training classes and may be utilized to train other employees.

Keeps the work area clean and orderly.

Must remain on the job until properly relieved; must have a proper shift change in that the incoming Production Assistant is informed of existing situations and changes that are occurring or expected.

Responds to reasonable emergency call outs on an as needed basis.

Other duties may be required and will be assigned as necessary.

Ability, Skills & Knowledge

Ability to perform mathematical functions for determining silo volumes, material flow rates, etc.

Good mechanical aptitude.

Ability to remain alert and responsive.

Proficient in the English language.

Ability to physically work both indoor and outdoor in various weather conditions with or without accommodations.

Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends) to support a 24/7 operation.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, while building rapport with team members and external departments.

Must have a high level of integrity and commitment to comply with all applicable federal / state / industry compliance, record keeping, regulations and standards.

Due to the nature of this position, it is essential that the teammate be available to report to the designated work site / office and be ready to begin work when scheduled,

Must be able to pass pre-employment screening which may include a physical, background check, and drug screen.

Education

High School Diploma

Get Hired

What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
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