Distribution Technician I

Job ID: 529494

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, 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.

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

Position: Distribution Technician l

Reports to: Distribution Supervisor

Shift: 7:00-7:00

Pay: $22/hr

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


* 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 Daily Work Inspections and record Daily Findings


* Perform and Inspect Safety Cages for the Drivers


* Clean and Shovel all Areas of Distribution Housekeeping


* Taking the lead on How to Lace Up Hoses on Rail Cars


* Lead setting Handbrakes on Railcars


* Open and close Lids


* Leading operating Spouts


* Lead the 3 Step Rail Protection


* Lead Automation for loading Rail


* Lead load trucks and Rail on Scale 5


* Operate Mobile Equipment (Locomotive, Shuttle wagon, Skid Steer)


* Load Inside Truck Loading both K1 and K2 Sides


* 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


* Able to safely Drive Buggy


* Able to use Company CB Radio and Communicate with coworkers


* Know how Rail Switches operate and be able to make proper switching


* Must be able to climb Ladders


* Able to Lift up to 50 lbs.


* Know all ll Silo Numbers both the Old and New Side


* Know all Track Numbers and how many Cars it can hold


* Know Air slide Flow


* Know how to unplug Silos, Air Slides and Airlines


* Know FK Pumps and Compressors


* Know Air Pressures for FK Pumps


* Be able to work alone and Troubleshoot Issues that arise


* Able to Load Class H Material


* Able to follow Directions from Customer Tickets


* Must be able to access emails and reply to emails


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