Plant Operator

NEBCO, Inc.; Ashland (NE); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-the-Job Training

Wellness Program – with the chance to

Descripción de la vacante

Western Sand & Gravel, an affiliated NEBCO Company, operates at the Fremont and Ashland plants in Nebraska. The Plant Operator role involves operating equipment, performing routine maintenance, and supporting daily production to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

You will learn to work with heavy equipment, follow safety policies, and contribute to a team focused on reliability and continuous improvement across multiple locations.

Formación

• Associate degree in a related field
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift and/or move 25–70 pounds
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Commitment to working safely and following company policies

Responsabilidades

• Operate & Monitor plant operations to run safely and on schedule
• Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs
• Prioritize safety and follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and report hazards
• Operate heavy equipment (skid loaders, loaders, dredges) with training provided for backup duties
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and record inspection and maintenance logs
• Communicate plant conditions and updates to the next shift
• Be flexible to work at multiple plant locations as production requires

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment operation

Reliable attendance

Ability to lift 25-70 pounds

Strong work ethic

Safety-conscious

Educación

Associate degree in a related field

Descripción del empleo

Looking for a hands-on career where hard work, teamwork, and safety matter? Western Sand & Gravel is looking for dependable, hardworking Plant Operators to join our team at our Fremont pit and Ashland plants!

As a Plant Operator, you'll play an important role in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently. From operating equipment and performing routine maintenance to supporting daily production, you'll have opportunities to learn new skills, work with heavy equipment, and grow your experience on the job!

What You'll Do

• Operate & Monitor: Keep plant operations running safely and efficiently while following daily production schedules.
• Maintain Equipment: Assist with preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.
• Prioritize Safety: Follow all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, and promptly report equipment damage or potential hazards.
• Operate Heavy Equipment: Use skid-loaders and/or loaders around the plant and dredge. Training will be provided to perform backup duties on dredges and loaders.
• Keep Things Organized: Maintain clean and safe work areas, organize tools and supplies, and complete required inspection and maintenance logs.
• Work as a Team: Communicate plant conditions and operational updates to the next shift.
• Stay Flexible: Work at various plant locations based on production schedules and business needs.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, values safety, and is ready to be part of a hardworking team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field and at least 3 months of previous heavy equipment experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 25–70 pounds.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to working safely and following company policies.

Our benefits include

• Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-Job Training
• Wellness Program – with the opportunity to earn five additional days off!

Western Sand & Gravel

An affiliated NEBCO Company, mines aggregates along the Platte River near Ashland, Louisville, and Fremont, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate accounts for approximately 70% of the mines' products.

NEBCO, Inc.

is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated Nebraska business with a history dating back to 1908. Today, NEBCO employs more than 1,100 people across 50 locations throughout Nebraska and continues to grow through its diverse business operations.

We're proud of our history, committed to our people, and focused on building for the future.

Learn more

• www.westernsand.com
• www.nebcoinc.com

Employment is contingent upon meeting position qualifications and job requirements, successful pre-employment reference and background checks, and post-offer drug/alcohol testing and fit-for-employment screening, if required.