Plant Loader Operator

NEBCO, INC.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

PAID Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program

PAID Time Off

On the Job Training

Job summary

NEBCO, Inc. is seeking a Plant Loader Operator for its Lincoln operations. You will safely operate bulk-material equipment, load hoppers, feed belts, and assist with plant maintenance while ensuring accurate material handling and safety compliance.

The role requires prior heavy equipment experience or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Work is year-round with long shifts and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prior heavy equipment experience with manual labor preferred or an equivalent combination.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Direct incoming loads of construction material to unloading locations.
• Coordinate with plant leadership to meet production material needs promptly.
• Load hoppers and feed belts with proper materials for production.
• Load refuse and rejected material into trucks for disposal.
• Ensure loads are recorded for receiving and payables.
• Maintain basic equipment and keep the yard and unpaved areas in good condition.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Manual labor

Basic math

Read simple words

Print and speak simple sentences

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Ready Mixed Concrete, a NEBCO Company, operates five Ready Mixed plants in the Lincoln, Nebraska area, including Palmyra, and 17 plants throughout southeast and central Nebraska, including Auburn, Aurora, Beatrice, Central City, Crete, Fairbury, Falls City, Hebron, Kearney, Nebraska City, Silver Creek, Strang, St. Paul, Syracuse, Tecumseh and York. For more information about Ready Mixed Concrete, 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
Ready Mixed Concrete in Lincoln is looking for a Plant Loader Operator. This position safely operates straight or articulated rubber tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from plant or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks and provide other support plant operations. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Directs incoming loads of construction material to the correct unloading location.

Works with plant leadership and plant operators to ensure production material needs are being met and in a timely manner.

Loads hoppers and feeds belts of proper materials for production.

Loads refuse, scrap, rubble and/or rejected material into trucks/roll offs for disposal.

Ensures incoming loads of material are accurately recorded for receiving and for payable purposes.

Removes accumulated slurry out washout pits as needed.

Basic equipment maintenance.

Maintains the yard and unpaved areas of the complex by filling potholes and grading.

Assures safe operation of equipment.

Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED: and
• previous heavy equipment experience with some manual labor on plant equipment; or
• an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the company insurance program.

Qualifications:

• This position is year-round position; however, there may be times when work is limited. The job is an 8-10 hour shift, and during busy season the position may be required to work 5 to 6 days a week.
• Must be physically able to aid the maintenance and normal operations of the two batch plants.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Must have general math skills.
  

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. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.

Accessibility:

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: Call us at 402-434-1212 Email: [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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