About Us
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Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.
Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.
With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.
About the Team
You will be part of Carmeuse Americas, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The Americas headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, PA and have over three dozen production facilities across the Eastern U.S., Canada, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia
Carmeuse Americas headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is North America's largest producer of lime and limestone products. A division of the global Carmeuse Group based in Europe, Carmeuse Americas manufactures as much as 7 million tons of finished products and 25 million tons of chemical limestone and aggregates every year.
Backed by over 150 years of experience and teamed by over 2,000 employees, Carmeuse operates 28 manufacturing facilities in the USA and Canada.
Our products are quarried and mined from natural, high-quality deposits of limestone and then graded and manufactured into quicklime, hydrated lime, and high purity chemical grade limestone. These products are used in a variety of industries including power generation, steel making, water and waste treatment, construction, land development, building materials, and paper manufacturing.
As a natural product, lime makes an excellent choice for these commercial applications, and is a leading contributor to the maintenance and preservation of the world's ecosystem.
Using cutting edge technology, the Carmeuse Team conducts constant research and development to ensure the reliability of its products and meet customer needs. We also provide customer specific in-field application support. A network of terminals, employing trains, trucks, and barges, transports products to meet customer’s “On-time” demands.
Education/Experience Requirements:
1.1 Must have a sufficient understanding of the English language, basic mathematics skills (i.e. addition and subtraction), and the ability to carry out oral and written instructions, may include the completion of paperwork.
2.0 Job Responsibilities Overview:
2.1 This position is responsible for performing a variety of general duties in the kiln department and other departments as required. This position must be able to work more than eight (8) hours per day. This includes weekends and holidays.
Currently scheduled for 12-hour shifts.
Shift schedule is a 2-2-3.
3.0 Detailed Position Objectives:
Perform routine maintenance including, but not limited to, lubrication and cleaning of equipment. This will involve the climbing of stairs and ladders, and being exposed to heights.
Trouble shoot and resolve equipment operational issues during production. Effective and timely communication of said issue(s) to Management and Maintenance personnel if unable to resolve the problem.
Operate a small CAT model loader with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or forks to lift and/or transport materials.
Operate storage bin load-out spouts. From these storage bins, materials, such as bulk Dolomitic quick lime, bulk Dolomitic hydrated lime, and kiln dust, are loaded into all types of haul units, including rail type.
Communicate and cooperate with management, coworkers, truckers, and customers as required.
Operate and maintain the coal handling system. This includes loading and unloading.
Periodically lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and/or moving up to 50 lbs. Employee must get assistance if lifting more than 50 lbs.
Must pass yearly pulmonary function test. The results must prove the ability to wear a respirator. If a failed test occurs, a second opinion will be required.
Learn rotary kiln processes and how to operate a rotary kiln, along with all related equipment within a reasonable amount of time.
Collect material samples as required for quality testing.
Perform other duties as required or directed and adhere to all safety requirements.
About Us
READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?
Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.
Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.
With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.
Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.
Skills Required
- Sufficient understanding of English, basic math, and ability to carry out oral and written instructions (may include paperwork).
- Ability to work more than eight hours per day, including weekends and holidays; currently scheduled for 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule.
- Perform routine maintenance including lubrication and cleaning of equipment; climbing stairs and ladders; exposure to heights.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment operational issues; communicate unresolved issues to Management and Maintenance personnel.
- Operate a small CAT model loader with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or forks to lift and/or transport materials.
- Operate storage bin load-out spouts and load bulk materials (quick lime, hydrated lime, kiln dust) into haul units including rail.
- Operate and maintain the coal handling system, including loading and unloading.
- Periodically lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 lbs (must get assistance for heavier lifts).
- Must pass yearly pulmonary function test demonstrating ability to wear a respirator; failed tests require second opinion.
- Willingness and ability to learn rotary kiln processes and operate a rotary kiln and related equipment in a reasonable time.
- Collect material samples as required for quality testing.
- Communicate and cooperate with management, coworkers, truckers, and customers; adhere to all safety requirements.
What We Do
Founded in 1860 and headquartered in Belgium, Carmeuse is a global leader in the manufacture of lime, limestone, and mineral-based products. The company serves industrial, construction, and soil improvement applications worldwide, operating 114 sites and 62 quarries. Beyond material supply, Carmeuse provides integrated equipment and engineering services to optimize customer processes, improve safety, and reduce CO2 emissions.
