Job ID: 530410

Ash Grove is a CRH company with a legacy dating back to 1882. We combine technical expertise, safety and customer-focused solutions to deliver reliable performance for our customers. We manufacture and supply high-performance, advanced cementitious materials for the most demanding construction and infrastructure needs.  With more than 2,000 people across 60 locations in the United States and Canada, we support a wide range of applications, from major infrastructure projects to the development and refurbishment of residential and non-residential buildings that support everyday life, from highways and bridges to schools and commercial buildings. 

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com 

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

• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance 
• Retirement Plan  
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays  
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Disability Pay 
• Life Insurance 
• Growth Opportunities and more! 

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, works toward assuring the quality of products made at the plant.  Conducts laboratory tests to ensure that products meet specifications (i.e., ASTM, AASHTO).  Performs chemical and/or physical tests on cement, clinker, raw materials and fuels to determine their quality.  Complies with all applicable safety and environmental policies and procedures.

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.  
• Understand, evaluate, and monitor hazards that may exist in laboratory or in plant.
• Perform regularly scheduled sampling and analyses as established by the laboratory, which include but are not limited to, the following tests: CO2 analysis by Eltra, fineness of coal, raw meal, kiln feed, and cement; coal ash percentage, x-ray analysis of raw materials, raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, cement, and other process samples by fused bead and/or pressed pellet; free lime of clinker and cement, loss on ignition of tower meal sample and cement.
• Monitor and change process/quality parameters (i.e. separator speed, weigh feeder settings, etc.) to keep raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, and cement within the aims established by the Chief Chemist, as needed.
• Inform the Shift Supervisor of any out of specification samples or problems, as needed.
• Maintain a high level of communication between the production and quality department.
• Assist the production department in emergency situations, as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area and assist in other housekeeping responsibilities
• Perform breaks on cement cubes on day shifts on weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Prepares samples as needed for chemical and physical testing.
• Operates, cross checks and performs minor repairs to laboratory equipment.
• Maintains laboratory inventory of chemical solutions.
• Maintains logs and quality analysis reports as specified.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed.  Employee will be required to follow all instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• High school graduation or equivalent is required. 
• One year experience performing relevant tests in a cement laboratory environment preferred.  3 Months on the job training required.
• Knowledge of the cement manufacturing process, including the kiln burning process, mill grinding, as well as cement, clinker, and raw mix chemistry.
• Knowledge of chemical testing including wet chemical analysis and x-ray analysis, and physical testing procedures.  Ability to perform precise and accurate analysis and testing with minimal directions and supervision.  Ability to develop and follow comprehensive technical directions.  Ability to operate all laboratory equipment including balances, xray, muffle furnace, physical testing equipment and laboratory computer.  Skills needed include mathematical, analytical, organization and communication skills, proper time management, and the ability to handle working under pressure.  Ability to read and understand instructions, operating procedures, warning labels, signs and similar information.  Work requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.

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