Control Room Operator

Job ID:  510300

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: Control Room Operator

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Pay: $26+

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: 

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance 

• 401k with company match and profit-sharing  

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• To assist production employees by directing, coaching, supporting and delegating as the situation requires.
• To start, stop, and operate all Production Department equipment.
• To oversee all aspects of cement production, including the starting, stopping operation and optimization of all process equipment.
• To maintain the quality of products within specifications.
• To ensure environmental compliance.
• To coordinate Quarry, Packing/Shipping and Quality Control Laboratory Department activities in the absence of the Production Supervisor.
• To operate all process equipment at the highest production level within permitting limits.
• Informing/ Reporting- Providing spoken information about a problem/ issue. Reporting problems to supervisor. Giving instructions by radio or telephone. Contacting a manager or supervisor for authorization. Making a verbal report to a supervisor or manager. Briefing individuals on tasks or situations.
• The Control Room Operator daily shift tasks also include, but are not limited to:
  • Directing the work of the Process Attendants.
  • Coordinating First Aid care, accident investigation and/or reporting, and other emergency issues as needed.
  • Completing all required departmental data logging and reports.
  • Checking Objects, Work, Procedures- Checking equipment for correct operation. Checking equipment lube levels. Checking all materials are available for production processes. Checking and maintaining continuous material flows. Checking products for satisfactory production quality.
  • Deciding- Deciding whether to refer a problem to a superior. Making quick decisions under time pressure. Deciding a course of action in conjunction with others. Deciding a course of action on own initiative. Making decisions after thorough evaluation.
  • Controlling/ Directing/ Reviewing- Ensuring that safety precautions are observed and followed. Managing an unexpected situation. Directing action in emergencies. Following up with people to expedite work completion.
  • Appraising/ Developing/ Learning- Learning new systems, methods or processes. Undertaking informal training or coaching. Keeping abreast of developments. Undertaking on the job training of others. Demonstrating procedures to help others.
  • Analyzing/ Integrating/ Interpreting- Analyzing numerical information. Diagnosing problems in a physical process/ machine. Critically examining information for accuracy/ quality. Summarizing numerical information. Summarizing verbal information. Identifying faults in equipment.
  • Collecting Information- Watching an operation or process to detect a problem. Noting danger or warning symbols. Noting unusual occurrences. Listening to verbal reports from subordinates. Listening to verbal instructions from superiors. Asking questions to establish information required.
  • Using Keyboard Devices- Using a computer for information storage or retrieval. Using an alphanumeric keyboard other than for typing.
  • Facilitating/ Directing- Authorizing actions and work orders. Following up with people to expedite completion of a task. Requiring work to be performed to meet specification or required standard.
  • Motivating- Creating a good team spirit. Encouraging cooperation between team members.
  • Investigating/ Observing/ Searching- Asking questions to establish information required. Watching an operation or process to detect a problem. Reading a complex plan or diagram.
  • Reviewing/ Evaluating- Checking adherence to schedules. Identifying patterns or tends within data. Diagnosing problems in physical process.
  • Integrating/ Coding/ Estimating- Preparing statistics. Estimating the amount of raw material a process will require. Estimating the rate of progress of a process.
  • Informing/ Discussing/ Interviewing- Providing clear written, verbal, spoken information about a problem/issue to others.
  • Deciding- Making decisions after thorough evaluation. Making quick decisions under time pressure. Mentally reacting quickly to emergency situations
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor  

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required 
• 2 year/Associates degree is preferred
• Minimum 1 month of job related formal training is preferred 
• Minimum 1 year of job related work experience is preferred
• Mechanical, welding, and machinist skills are preferred
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided  
• Supervisory Responsibilities: To assist in the training of new employees in the skills and procedures required to
• perform a task.
• Competency: Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities and must meet qualifications required for
• this position.
• Analytical Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
• satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Communications: Able to communicate orally and in writing.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes
• independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for help when needed.
• Innovation: Ability to work under pressure.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes
• independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for help when needed.
• Innovation: Ability to work under pressure.
• Judgment: To ensure safe operation of equipment and safe work practices
• Planning & Organization: To follow all department timeline requirements.
• Problem Solving: To contact Supervisor and/or Manager, as necessary.
• Quality: To monitor and maintain all material flows to ensure the quality of the products within specifications.
• Teamwork: To serve as a role model in the area of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, safety and environmental
• stewardship, to ensure alignment with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Language Skills: Strong oral and written communication. Ability to effectively communicate with others within the
• organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with basic applied mathematics.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
• Computer Skills: Proficient on Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, Power point.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
• employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made
• to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position,
• the following physical activities include but are not limited to: Climbing, walking, standing, bending in the plant,
• frequently lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
• encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the
• employee will be exposed to the plant environment, which may include plant noise, dust and natural weather
• conditions. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather,
• heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.
• Physical Demands: Ability to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces. Load and unload trucks; haul and hoist
• materials. Material handling and storage. Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor. Labor includes
• bending, stooping, and the ability to lift 75-pound bags and up to 75-pound boxes of refractory. The use of a 90-
• pound jackhammer may be necessary to complete some job requirements. Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry
• objects.

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.

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