Job Description
Job ID: 517660
Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.
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Position: Tool Room Attendant
Reports to: Mechanical Supervisor
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, Paid Sick Time
- 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.
- Perform inventory checkouts/returns and processing
- Perform periodic physical inventory
- Perform maintenance on tool items
- Complete purchase requests and work orders in JDE system
- Housekeeping
- Receive and stock shipments
- Work with outside vendors
- Maintain and replenish welding supplies as needed
- Maintain and replenish pipe, iron and metals used by Maintenance Department
- Provide assistance with maintenance repairs and plant turnarounds as needed
- Perform other duties and special projects as required.
To succeed in this position, you will need: - High school graduation or equivalent is required.
- Preferred knowledge of cement manufacturing
- Similar work experience preferred
- Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- Climb up to 60 feet above ground on ladders and catwalks
- Lift 75 lbs. three times per day, floor to waist level
- Walk/stand on uneven ground, walkways and catwalks throughout the work day
- Climb ladders, steps and inclined walks minimum of 2 hours per day
- Carry 50 lbs. minimum of 50 feet, 5 times per day
- Communicate in person or by radio minimum of 2 hours per day
- Ability to operate maintenance trucks, forklifts and man lifts (standard and automatic)
- Ability to work at heights up to 350'
- Physical requirements include visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, climbing on equipment, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, climbing on equipment, working at heights up to 350 feet, repetitive motion, and squatting - all for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours) to perform the essential functions
- Ability to work days or nights as required during equipment outages
- Ability to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required
- Willingness to learn, training will be provided
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. Lifting up to 50 pounds. 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.
Date: Dec 5, 2025
Job Tags
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