Job ID: 501859
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:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance Vision Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401K
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in Texarkana, AR delivered to your inbox every week.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability Pay
- Life Insurance
- Growth Opportunities and more!
Summary:
This position should be viewed as learning and training position with increasing responsibilities as the trainee advances. the Safety Manager Trainees (SMT) are expected to develop leadership, safety management and organizational skills while performing a variety of assigned job functions within a manufacturing facility. The SMT will have a mentoring relationship with a key staff member, will attend a variety of training courses to develop both technical and soft skills, and will be expected to rotate through various departments of the facility to develop experience and knowledge of the process and industry. The trainee will be exposed to regulatory agencies such as MSHA, OSHA, ATF, State agencies, and could include DOT and FRA.
What you'll be contributing:
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
- Develop an understanding of the cement manufacturing process and propose changes to improve safety, efficiencies, environmental impact and product quality.
- Participate in process activities within various manufacturing departments; will include quarry, production, maintenance, shipping, environmental, safety, and quality.
- Complete training in operational support functions; including Human Resources, Finance, and Management.
- Participate in manufacturing safety activities like tool box talks, MSHA training, MSHA inspections, root cause analysis including learning teams and Joint safety committees.
- Candidates should have relatively open geographic availability. The company will relocate candidates to the sites that match their skill set and development.
- Satisfactory development will be measured by a variety of skills considered fundamental for successful advancement within our company. Such skills include:
- Understanding of the organization and reporting responsibilities within the typical plant environment, the typical staff roles by position, interpersonal relationships among co-workers.
- Dealing with the public, regulatory community, vendors, customers, and off hour demands to continuous process industries.
- Develop safe work habits, leadership skills, effective communication, professional networking, budgeting and cost control.
- Completion of required training
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
To succeed in this position, you will need:
- Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Safety or Occupation Health or related fields preferred
- 3.0 GPA or above preferred
- Co-op/ internship experience is a plus
- Previous work experience is preferred, but not required
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. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. Regulatory inspections and other activities may require extra work hours.
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 .