What are the responsibilities and job description for the Block Plant Operator position at NEBCO, Inc.?
Company Background
Watkins Concrete Block Company, an affiliated NEBCO Company, provides building materials to the construction industry. Watkins manufactures concrete block and retaining wall in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors in our automated block plant. Watkins also provides brick, stone, and other concrete-related building materials to the residential and commercial markets.
The secret to a business’ longevity is really no secret at all: produce top-quality product, offer unparalleled customer service and evolve with changing times. Watkins continues to put these concepts into practice, and as a result, Watkins has provided Omaha’s commercial and residential builders with building supplies for over 80 years. For more information about Watkins, visit www.watkinsconcreteblock.com.
NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, Inc., visit www.nebcoinc.com.
Position Summary:
Performs shift operations of daily concrete block production with focus on block machine operations. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are conditions of employment.
Watkins Concrete Block Company, an affiliated NEBCO Company, provides building materials to the construction industry. Watkins manufactures concrete block and retaining wall in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors in our automated block plant. Watkins also provides brick, stone, and other concrete-related building materials to the residential and commercial markets.
The secret to a business’ longevity is really no secret at all: produce top-quality product, offer unparalleled customer service and evolve with changing times. Watkins continues to put these concepts into practice, and as a result, Watkins has provided Omaha’s commercial and residential builders with building supplies for over 80 years. For more information about Watkins, visit www.watkinsconcreteblock.com.
NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, Inc., visit www.nebcoinc.com.
Position Summary:
Performs shift operations of daily concrete block production with focus on block machine operations. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust and operate machines to mix concrete and produce product according to specifications.
- Set up, adjust and operate machines to split, cube and package product according to specifications.
- Manually cube, split and package product as needed. Perform inventory as needed.
- Inspect product and remove product from production that does not meet quality control standards.
- Perform adjustments and preventive maintenance on equipment as necessary.
- Rebuild mold boxes and other wearing parts.
- Assure safety devices are in proper working order, used and in place.
- Perform job according to safety/environmental rules and regulations.
- Move block via forklift.
- Maintain the block area in a clean and orderly manner.
- Perform daily clean-up tasks to work area and equipment as needed.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent; and
- Experience in a block plant; mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical aptitude, experience operating construction machinery or equipment--forklift, pallet loaders, lift truck and a front-end loader; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid NE driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance program.
- Forklift certification or must be capable to completing requirements of the program and passing the test.
- Ability to read and understand written, verbal or diagrammatic instructions, including instructions, manuals, rules, regulations, SDS sheets and the company safety manual.
- Must understand basic numbers and math to count inventory or complete orders.
- Must be able to work overtime and weekends according to business needs.
- Must be able to use appropriate tools to repair equipment.
- Good physical skills to do the overall requirements of the job.
- Must have a good sense of detail and work to maintain a clean and safe block environment.
- Must be able to distinguish between safe and unsafe conditions in the plant and safely perform job on and around machinery that could cause bodily harm if proper procedures are not followed.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds to waist height and frequent lifting up to 75 pounds.
- Retirement Plans
- PAID Holidays
- Insurance Benefits
- Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
- PAID Time Off
- On the Job Training
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are conditions of employment.
