Plant Foreman

Overland Ready Mixed Concrete, a NEBCO Company, operates throughout Central Nebraska with plants in Aurora, Central City, Hebron, Silver Creek, Strang, St. Paul, and York.  We put an emphasis on incorporating the highest quality materials, state of the art equipment, and a focus on customer service with an extensively trained staff.  For more information about Overland Ready Mixed, visit www.readymixedconcrete.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.

Job Summary
Overland Ready Mixed is looking for a high performing, results-oriented Plant Foreman to join our team. This position provides plant production control and drives a transit mixer truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix and other related construction products to job sites. This is a small plant that requires diverse skills based on the business environment which will require the employee to assist in various areas of the plant as applicable--repair/maintenance in the plant area, driving concrete trucks, plant product operations, yard clean-up, and overall running the plant. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensures safe and efficient operation of the plant through maintenance, inspection and repair of the equipment and operating conditions of the plant.

Assures a Lockout/Tagout program/policy for Ready Mixed is developed and implemented while assuring personnel follow safe lockout/tagout procedures.

Checks moisture content of aggregates and assure that all batches of concrete are mixed to meet job specifications. Operates plant based on production schedules to assure appropriate sequence of operations. Operates computerized control panel to weigh and batch the concrete mix ingredients.

Performs preventative maintenance to assigned vehicle--tire pressure, lube ring on mixer drum and check all fluid levels (water, fuel and oil).

Assists in performing preventative maintenance on equipment.

Keeps plant facilities clean and safe for efficient operation.  Will operate a fire hose to clean the plant, operate water valves, and control electrical switches in the plant. 

Ensures SDS forms are maintained and up to date for accurate information and immediate review.

Other duties may be assigned.

If in possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License:

Performs a daily pre and post-trip safety check on equipment and the truck to assure a safe vehicle.  Document any maintenance that may be required.  Maintain log sheet to meet D.O.T. criteria, if required.

Backs truck under loading hopper, starts mixer to receive concrete.  Follows established guidelines for truck loading.

Drives truck to designated job site for unloading.  Must distinguish between safe and unsafe conditions at the job site, in traffic and throughout plant areas.

After delivery, washes chutes into the washout bucket recovery system and return to plant reclaim area for leftover concrete disposal.  Uses washout pit system for mixer rinse to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck.

Sprays surfaces of truck with protective compound to prevent adhering of concrete as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job directs and oversees the work of others assigned to the plant—drivers or yard material handlers.

Education and/or Experience:                                                 

• Requires a vocational/technical mechanic diploma; and
• Three to six months related mechanic experience and/or training; or
• an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous commercial truck driving experience is preferred, but not required.                         

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the company insurance program.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (Class B minimum) preferred, but not required.

Qualifications:

• Must have proven mechanical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of construction and construction products.
• Must be able to work with various hand tools of the trade.
• Must have good manual dexterity and good motor coordination skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season, including late or irregular hours.
• Must understand and maintain the internal and external customer service responsibilities of the position.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Other Skills and Abilities:                   

• Must be able to operate with minimal supervision, be a trouble shooter and take initiative to investigate and resolve problems.
• Must be flexible regarding work assignments and willing to perform other support duties during non busy times                

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

Condition of Employment
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 back screens (if required) are conditions of employment.