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Job ID: 503488

Sapphire Americas, a CRH Company, provides environmental services to industrial and municipal waste generators by converting their byproducts into fuels and materials that can be used in the cement manufacturing process. Converting waste into alternative fuels and materials and then recycling them into cement uniquely positions Ash Grove and Sapphire Americas to deliver unique zero landfill solutions to waste generators while lowering carbon footprint of our manufacturing activities and creating brighter future for our communities.

Sapphire Americas supports the Ash Grove Cement business by providing alternative fuels and alternative raw materials to facilitate the cement plants' goals regarding commercial excellence, carbon footprint, and future developments.

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.

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

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Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, material handlers, and loaders to move materials to support a shredding operation. This position safely drives and maneuvers equipment into position for unloading trucks and loading and dumping materials. The position stockpiles material at the facility's storage building and hauls shredded materials to load trailers. The Heavy Equipment Operator works rotating shifts.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Operates and loads equipment safely, responsibly, and proficiently to move raw material to and around the facility while observing all safety rules.
• Operates assigned equipment to feed material into the processing system.
• Lubricates equipment with greases and oils and performs minor repairs.
• Conducts daily equipment inspections, monitors and maintains fluid levels, and visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Organizes and plans maintenance each day. Prepares for scheduled maintenance.
• Follows all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Follows established traffic patterns, avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors/other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines.
• Maintains good housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on the system.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Assist mechanic with basic service and repairs.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment - load and/or haul ruck, or related experienced
• Ability to operate equipment with high competency, skill, and proficiency.
• Mechanical knowledge of equipment used, machines, and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Shredding, mobile equipment, and/or cement manufacturing experience preferred.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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!

Sapphire Americas, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity