Company BackgroundReimers Kaufman Concrete Products, a NEBCO Company, provides building materials to the construction industry. Reimers Kaufman is fundamental to building Nebraska. Our standard and architectural concrete block, concrete pavers, segmental retaining wall systems and building products are distributed throughout the state. Reimers-Kaufman is also a supplier of brick, and many other residential and commercial construction products. Our show room offers a variety of building products for contractors and the do-it-yourself market. For more information about Reimers Kaufman, visit www.reimerskaufman.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, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Position SummaryPerforms operations of daily concrete block production with focus on block machine operations.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAbide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

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.

Qualifications/Experience and Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Previous experience in a block plant is helpful. Must have demonstrated mechanical, hydraulic and electrical aptitude.
• Previous experience operating construction machinery or equipment--forklift, pallet loaders, lift truck and a front-end loader is also helpful.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for prolonged periods; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee is required to climb stairs and ladders, working at an elevation.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds to shoulder height and infrequent lifting up to 100 pounds.

Must have agility to maintain balance on equipment or block piles.

Must lift, place and set block.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for prolonged periods; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee is required to climb stairs and ladders, working at an elevation.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds to shoulder height and infrequent lifting up to 100 pounds.

Must have agility to maintain balance on equipment or block piles.

Must lift, place and set block.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This is a non-smoking/vaping/chewing tobacco campus.

Condition of EmploymentCandidate 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 required as conditions of employment.