Chemical Plant Operator jobs in Kennewick, WA

Job ID:  496254

American Rock Products., a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion.  We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies.  For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services.   We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation. 

Position Overview

Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to break into the construction industry, or looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you'll perform various tasks to assist with the production of concrete. You’ll play an integral part as we provide materials to help build our communities. We work hard, and we have fun doing it!

If you’re someone that enjoys working outdoors, helping others and being a part of building something great, this is the career path for you. Limited experience? No worries! We’ll assist with training to provide you with the skills you need to be successful. If you’ve got the drive, we’ll help you to reach your goals.

Wage Scale for Position: $22.00-$28.00/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime. 

Note: Wage scale for position is the full wage scale an individual can make based on performance, experience, and seniority throughout their time at the company.

Company Benefits:

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing

• Potential for Overtime

• Opportunities for Internal Mobility

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Training Provided

• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program

• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!

• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently within its designed paramaters

• Load trucks with proper materials for delivery

• Fuel, oil, grease and check other necessary loader parts to ensure proper function of equipment

• Maintains cleanliness of yard premises

• Assist other departments with maintenance, operations, and/or other duties as assigned to meet business needs

• Promptly communicate with supervisors on any flaws in material or equipment

• Operates water truck, front end loader, skid steer and pick-up truck 

• Demonstrates safe work habits and takes an active role in the Company’s safety program

• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions

• Regular and timely attendance

• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment

• Safety sensitive position

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimun Qualitfications:

• Valid driver’s license required

• Demonstrates good performance, safety, attendance, and punctuality

• Demonstrates the ability to work in a safe manner as well as maintain a safe work environment

• Demonstrates a positive attitude in a team environment

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, without direct supervision    

• Demonstrates the ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions

• Demonstrates the willingness to learn and work a variety of job tasks

• Demonstrates a willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed

• Must pass physical exam and pre-employment-controlled substance testing

• Safety sensitive: “Per RCW 49.44.240 this position has been identified by the employer as safety sensitive and will be subject to an employer-required pre-employment drug screening that includes testing for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.”

Preferred Qualifications:

•  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

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!

American Rock Products, 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.