Terminal Operator-Kansas City, Kansas 1 1 1 1 1

Job ID:310561

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 the Midwest, Texas and Western United States. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Summary

Performs procedures involved with loading trucks and unloading railroad cars.  Assists in the maintenance of terminal equipment and grounds. Works under close supervision with standard practice procedures and guidelines.  Refers all problems to supervisor for guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads trucks and unloads railroad cars in a timely manner to ensure efficient customer service. Utilizes a computerized loading system to load trucks.
• Operates silos and compressors.
• Assists in the performance of regular cleaning, preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment, buildings and terminal grounds. This includes mowing the yard and keeping debris from collecting along fences.
• Assists in office activities as requested, usually in the absence of other terminal personnel.
• Performs other related duties as requested. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of terminal operation policies and procedures.
• Skill in using terminal equipment and computerized systems.
• Ability to lift heavy materials weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to operate all terminal equipment including railcar vibrators, silos and related equipment, switch engine, rail cars, etc.
• Ability to climb silo ladders up to 50-90 feet in height (as applicable for each terminal).

Work Conditions

• Frequently exposed to cement, dust, heat, cold and noise requiring compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures.
• Exposure to high elevations of up to 90 feet in height (as applicable for each terminal).
• Exposed to all weather conditions.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• No experience required.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH is a great place to grow! 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 career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!

Ash Grove Cement is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.