Distribution Technician - New Braunfels, TX
Oldcastle

Job Info

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Job ID: 494603

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: Distribution Technician

Reports to: Distribution Manager

Shift: Rotating

Pay: $20+

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

• Health Insurance
  
• Dental Insurance Vision Insurance
  
• Pension Plan
  
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Disability Pay
  
• Life Insurance
  

• Growth Opportunities and more!
  

What you'll be contributing:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, operates loading system to load bulk, trucks and rail cars for shipments to customers. Complies with all applicable safety policies and regulations.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
  
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
• Operates a computerized loading system to load cement into trucks and rail cars.
• Generates bills of lading using a computerized loadout system.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on rail car and truck loading equipment.
• Set up and monitor the transfer of cement from silo to silo.
• Operate rail engine and shuttle wagon to move rail cars.
• Measures cement silos to monitor inventory.
• Performs general cleanup duties around loading area.
• Work a rotating shift.

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.
  
• One to three months job related experience preferred.
  
• Ability to operate the loading systems used in loading bulk trucks and rail cars.
  
• Ability to operate sweeper and general hand tools.
  
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
  
• Must be able to calculate loads going into trucks by using general math calculations.
  
• Good communication skills required.
  
• Ability to use a computer.
  
• Ability to interface with customers on a regular basis.
  

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. Lifing up to 50 pounds on occasion. Exposure to high elevations of up to 150 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
• 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 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--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date: Apr 11, 2024

Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
Job Segment: Maintenance, Technician, Distribution, Manufacturing, Operations, Technology

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