Production Laborer

U-MIX Products Company; Ashland (NE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company specializing in concrete-related building materials. As a production laborer, you'll play a vital role in operating bagging equipment and ensuring product quality. This position offers a starting wage of $22.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth and development. You'll be responsible for maintaining safety standards, managing inventory, and operating forklifts in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company provides comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, paid holidays, and wellness programs. If you're self-motivated and eager to contribute, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

PAID Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program

PAID Time Off

On the Job Training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; forklift experience is helpful.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate bagging machines to mix products according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean plant area and monitor equipment.

Skills

General labor skills

Safety awareness

Good communication skills

Self-motivation

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of related experience

Tools

Forklift

Bagging machines

Job description

U-Mix Products Company, a NEBCO Company, provides bagged products and silos of concrete-related building material. The U-Mix production facility annually produces more than 2 million individual bags of construction materials and distributes them to home improvement stores and wholesale distribution centers throughout Nebraska and western Iowa. For more information, visit www.umixproducts.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
U-Mix Products Company is looking for a high performing, reliable individual to join our team. A production laborer operates production bagging equipment to produce products for U-Mix Products.

Starting wage of $22.00 per hour. *DOE

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

1. Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.
2. Sets up, adjusts and operates bagging machines to mix product according to specifications.
3. Operation of filling systems to process orders according to department standards.
4. Organizes and inventories warehoused goods as needed; maintains an inventory of shrink wrap film and pallets for production.
5. Assures safety devices are in proper working order, used and in place.
6. Performs job according to safety/environmental rules and regulations.
7. Operates a forklift to move product.
8. Maintains the plant area in a clean and orderly manner.
9. Monitors and operates pertinent equipment for the wrapping of U-Mix concrete products.
10. Coordinates storage with plant staff.
11. Removes waste material and waste product from plant area.
12. Assures product quality by assisting with maintenance and repairs of pertinent equipment.
13. Performs daily inspections and reports maintenance that may be required or performs minor repairs.
14. Assures plant area is clean.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• one year of related experience and/or training; or
• equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift experience/knowledge is helpful.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to become forklift certified in a reasonable period of time after hire.

Other Qualifications:

• Must have safety awareness and the ability to assure work is performed according to department safety standards.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must maintain a good attendance record.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must have general labor skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to follow directions.
• General warehousing skills are helpful.
• Ability to follow supervisory directions and operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Good written and verbal communication 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.