Process Attendant

CalPortland

57d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Attendant performs housekeeping duties, routinely inspecting and lubricating machinery, collecting measurements and samples, and assisting in operations as needed. The role requires exhibiting and championing safe work and environmental compliance practices for themselves and co-workers. This position operates on a 12-hour, rotating shift schedule (days/nights).

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain ATF clearance to handle cardox, upon hire
• Familiarity with computers
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in the English language
• Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility including systems to remove tower plugs
• Physical requirements: sit, stand, stoop, bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours), walk long distances, climb (ladders, stairs, and stockpiles), stoop, crawl under and into enclosed spaces, and lift/carry 70 lbs. up stairs
• Ability to walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground) and climb on equipment
• Climb stairs and ladders as high as 400 feet in elevation
• Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings
• Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
• Will have exposure to all levels of noise that require use of hearing protection
• Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals
• Ability to work in surroundings that include heat, dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces

Nice To Haves

• Working in a cement manufacturing facility
• Troubleshooting mechanical maintenance issues on plant equipment

Responsibilities

• Exhibit and maintain safe work and environmental compliance practices
• Inspect and lubricate plant machinery
• Maintain proper operations of plant equipment collects measurement and samples as needed
• Operate front end loader, bobcat, dump truck and other plant equipment to move materials as necessary
• Perform inspections and local operations of plant equipment including crushing system, raw storage, reclaim transport systems, raw feed and crushing systems, kiln system, clinker cooler, clinker storage and transport systems, finish mill and cement storage systems; documents status
• Perform cleanup duties in all areas of the facility
• Assist Tower Attendant when necessary to help remove plugs/build-ups
• Shoot coating and/or other build-ups in kiln via kiln gun
• Assist with kiln repairs when needed
• Handle and use high-pressure gas devices with Federal ATF, state, and county requirements which must be completed
• Assist in other plant operations as necessary

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement program
• Variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees