Production Assistant

We are looking for a PRODUCTION ASSISTANT to join our Buffalo, IA plant. As a Production Assistant with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will be responsible to support the cement manufacturing process..

• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Company provided benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

• Inspect and operate mobile equipment; perform general labor using basic hand tools.
• Performs general utility work including pushing up piles of rock and coal with front end loader and other equipment, unplugging belts, and general labor work as directed.
• Provides operational oversight for all plant equipment from the rock storage building through the finish mill operations.
• Cleans the pre-heater tower riser and associated ductwork during the shift.
• Responds to all alarms, equipment issues, and emergencies and assures that they are taken care of appropriately.
• Fills out daily checklist for operations of all plant equipment and for environmental compliance on all operating equipment.
• Keeps abreast of all changes that are made in the control systems while keeping the control room involved and informed of changes.
• Troubleshoots process problems associated with field operations and equipment and may adjust equipment as directed or as dictated by circumstance.
• Monitor, adjust, and support plant equipment and processes.
• Maintain accurate logs, communicate operational issues, and support environmental compliance.
• Other duties may be required and will be assigned as necessary.

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 1–year of industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing experience.
• Good organizational and math skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to physically work both indoor and outdoor in various weather conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends) to support a 24/7 operation.
• Welding experience a plus.

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.