Summer Laborer (Construction)

Job ID: 510503

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Summer Laborer

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm

Pay: $15.79

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Performs general clean-up and plant housekeeping duties using a shovel, broom, chipping hammer, pavement breaker and other assorted hand tools.
• Performs cleaning of plant equipment, buildings, properties and grounds; including the following but not limited to building floors belt conveyors among other equipment.
• Fill in as needed and performs other duties as assigned by the seasonal project manager.
• Responsible for recording and maintaining documentation associated with job-related activity.
• Assists in plant repair projects and keeps work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
• Observes all safety rules, wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate, and able to show proof of acceptance to an accredited 2- or 4-year college or technical institution.
• For those previously enrolled in an accredited institution, must show documentation of having passed at least 24 credit hours of classes within the past two semesters; must have an average GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Able to pass post offer drug screen and physical abilities test
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided
• Ability to operate a shovel, wheelbarrow, forklift, bobcat, pickup truck, jackhammer, weed eater, hand power tools, etc.
• Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to walk over rough surfaces, climb ladders, climb stairs, bend, push, pull, work in awkward positions, perform work in confined spaces, and lift materials up to 100 lbs.

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.