Material Handler

NEBCO, Inc.

Sutherland (NE)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

$1200 hiring bonus

Job summary

A leading construction material company is seeking a Material Handler in Sutherland, NE. The successful candidate will operate heavy machinery, ensuring safe handling and efficient operations of ash products. Ideally, the candidate should possess a high school diploma and experience in machinery operation. The role involves regular physical activity, and the company offers a $1200 hiring bonus along with full-time hours. Join a long-standing family-owned business dedicated to quality and safety.

Qualifications

Must have previous experience operating construction machinery, including front end loaders and motor graders.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in a construction-related field is desired.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment to load, move, and ship ash products.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
Maintain equipment and shop area according to safety protocols.
Maintain safety standards and keep the shop and equipment clean.
Assist daily operations planning with appropriate personnel.
Adhere to company safety program and PPE requirements.

Skills

Operating construction machinery

Safe handling of equipment

Good driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rubber tire front end loader

Motor grader

Semi-tractor

Job description

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Company Background

Plains Pozzolanic, an affiliated NEBCO Company, provides coal combustion product marketing, storage and disposal services. Fly ash is supplied for use in concrete and as a soil stabilization material. For more information about Plains Pozzolanic, visit www.plainspozzolanic.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 Summary

Perform safe and efficient equipment operations for loading, moving, shipping and ticketing ash products at the Power Plant in Sutherland.

Benefits Include

• $1200 hiring bonus.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.
Operate rubber tire front end loader, motor grader and semi-truck to haul ash inside the plant area to the OPPD landfill or storage building.
Load ash into market trucks &/or rail cars.
Assure appropriate tickets are written for orders according to requirements.
Work with appropriate personnel to identify and plan daily operations.
Keeps ash product within the designated landfill areas according to standards established within the department.
Maintain the shop & equipment according to safety standards.
Clean shop, office, restroom, scale rooms and equipment on a regular basis.
Check brakes, tires, springs, engine oil, etc. on a daily basis. Grease, change oil, change tires, and perform other maintenance as required.
Other duties may be assigned.

Position Requirements And Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Previous experience in a construction &/or construction products related field is desired.
Must have previous experience operating construction machinery or equipment—front end loader, motor grader and a semi-tractor.
Must have a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands & fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds to shoulder height. Must be able to climb on and off, in and out of the loader, motor grader and truck as often as required to fill orders for delivery and/or landfill of coal combustion products. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires a Background Check and a pre‑employment physical with drug screen and a criminal background check. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, may be extreme hot or cold. Must be able to climb to a height of 100 feet. Must also deal with precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Day hours are generally 6 am to 6 pm, averaging 40 to 50 hours a week. Hours may vary based on daily loading requirements. Occasional Saturday and Sunday work may be required to load market trucks. This is a tobacco free campus.

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 required as conditions of employment.

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