Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in joining the Monarch family but have a few questions? We’ve compiled a list of the most common to help you through the process:
The Company will compile all the applications received for the position. The applications will be reviewed to identify the candidates whose skills, education and experience meet the requires of the open position.
Candidates who have been selected to move on to the next step in our process will be contacted to further evaluate their knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position.
The Company strives to identify the candidate who is the best qualified and offer that person the job. If you are not selected for a specific position, please do not be discouraged. The Company will continue to post other job opportunities. Your qualifications may very well make you the ideal candidate for another position.
If you change your mind and wish to withdraw from the hiring process, please call the Company at 515-243-8176 or send an email to hr.dept@monarchofiowa.com to affirm your intention to withdraw from the process.
Drug screens and medical exams are not included in application/interview process but are part of the on-boarding process and pre-hire activities.
You can still apply; please be sure to be honest on your application. Various forms of background checks are conducted during the hiring process.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation for our application process, please call the Company at 515-243-8176.
It is always best to apply directly for a specific position. An application received during a specific job opening without a job designation will be considered under the open position and recruitment number at the time it was received.
You are not able to make changes to the application after you have submitted it. You may, however, submit additional information to be included with your application for consideration prior to the deadline by sending it to hr.dept@monarchofiowa.com.
Yes. Please attach a new resume and cover letter with each application you submit.
Yes. You need to apply directly for each job in which you’re interested.
An email account is helpful for applying for a job with The Monarch Cement Company. During the process, communications may be sent to you via email. Free email accounts can be acquired through Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail. If you choose to use one of these or other unprotected sources, please do so at your own discretion and utilize security caution. We do not endorse, maintain or secure these sites.
The application and associated forms are located through links on this page. The application can be printed and completed by hand or a version is available online that can be completed electronically and emailed for submission. The completed forms are to be mailed to Monarch Cement of Iowa, 5200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 55321 or emailed to hr.dept@monarchofiowa.com. Other supporting documentation such as a cover letter, resume, etc. can also be included.
The Company accepts applications for specific job openings that are posted through the Open Job Opportunities link on this website.
You may contact the Company at 515-243-8176 or hr.dept@monarchofiowa.com.