Shipping Control

Job ID: 523413

Ash Grove family of companies 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: Shipping Control
Reports to: Shipping Supervisor

Shift: Varies

Pay: $36.96

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, operates a loading system to load bulk bags, trucks, and rail cars for shipments to customers. Complies with all applicable safety policies and regulations.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Operates a computerized loading system to load cement into trucks and railcars.
• Generates bills of lading using a computerized load-out system.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Cyclone Air barge loading system.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on rail car and truck loading equipment.
• Operates forklift to load bulk bags of cement onto pallets and track-mobile to move rail cars.
• Operates pneumatic door opener.
• Performs bulk loading of cement onto trucks, rail cars, and barges.
• Takes samples of loaded cement.
• Performs material unloading from rail cars.
• Performs general clean-up for the shipping area.
• Measures cement silos to monitor inventory.
• Aligns rail cars on tracks as needed for loading and shipping.

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
• The Shipping Control must become familiar with and participate in initial and annual training for the ISO 14000 requirements.
• A minimum of one year of job-related experience is preferred.
• Ability to operate the loading and unloading systems used for bulk bags, trucks, and rail cars.
• Ability to operate sweeper, forklift, track mobile, and other mobile equipment as needed.
• Ability to use general hand tools.
• Must be able to calculate loads going into trucks using general math calculations.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to interface with customers on a regular basis in a manner that promotes positive customer relations.
• Ability to work independently.

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment and 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.

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
• An 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 a 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

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.

Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA

Job ID: CRH_FGB-523413-en_US

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-24T19:49:49