Production Assistant

Hirebridge; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials seeks a Production Assistant to support cement manufacturing at the Buffalo, IA plant. You will inspect and operate equipment, manage daily logs, and respond to alarms to ensure continuous 24/7 operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year industrial experience, good math/organizational skills, and ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts in varying weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing experience.
• Good organizational and math skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Welding experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and operate mobile equipment; perform general labor using basic 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.
• Cleans the pre-heater tower riser and associated ductwork during the shift.
• Responds to all alarms, equipment issues, and emergencies 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.
• Keeps abreast of all changes that are made in the control systems while keeping the control room involved and informed of changes.
• Troubleshoots process problems associated with field operations and equipment and may adjust equipment as directed or as dictated by circumstance.
• Monitor, adjust, and support plant equipment and processes.
• Maintain accurate logs, communicate operational issues, and support environmental compliance.
• Other duties may be required and will be assigned as necessary.

Skills

Industrial experience

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a PRODUCTION ASSISTANT to join our Buffalo, IA plant. As a Production Assistant with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will be responsible to support the cement manufacturing process..

Why apply?

• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and operate mobile equipment; perform general labor using basic 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.
• Cleans the pre-heater tower riser and associated ductwork during the shift.
• Responds to all alarms, equipment issues, and emergencies 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.
• Keeps abreast of all changes that are made in the control systems while keeping the control room involved and informed of changes.
• Troubleshoots process problems associated with field operations and equipment and may adjust equipment as directed or as dictated by circumstance.
• Monitor, adjust, and support plant equipment and processes.
• Maintain accurate logs, communicate operational issues, and support environmental compliance.
• Other duties may be required and will be assigned as necessary.

About You

We Require:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 1–year of industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing experience.
• Good organizational and math skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to physically work both indoor and outdoor in various weather conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends) to support a 24/7 operation.
• Welding experience a plus.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We offer:

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.