NEBCO Realty Group is hiring: Production Forklift Operator in Lincoln

Company Background
Concrete Industries, Inc., an affiliated NEBCO Company, is one of the region’s premier suppliers of high-quality structural concrete building and bridge girder systems, concrete pipe, rebar, and other building materials for the construction industry. Serving the greater Nebraska area, as well as parts of Iowa, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, also specializes in high-strength, pre-stressed hollowcore slabs, as well as various types of insulated wall panels. For more information, visit www.concreteindustries.com.

Job Summary:
Operates a rough terrain lift truck in a safe and efficient manner while assisting Concrete Industries crews manufacture concrete products. Reliable attendance is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Abides by all OSHA, NEBCO and Concrete Industries safety and human resource policies, programs, and procedures, while performing duties safely.
2. Operates a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner through levers and pedals to drive the vehicle and control movement of lifting apparatus.
3. Positions forks, or other lifting device under, over, or around products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
4. Coordinates with crew leads and machine operators for their daily material needs.
5. Supplies materials to the production crews for use in manufacturing.
6. Removes waste material and waste product to maintain a clean plant.
7. Assists with maintenance and repairs of pertinent equipment.
8. Performs daily inspections and reports maintenance that may be required or performs minor repairs.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• one year of related experience with forklift operation; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Ability to obtain Forklift Certification within 3 months of employment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to frequently lift/move items up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours dependent on production and emergency requirements; including overtime when required, especially during the spring and summer months; and occasional weekends.
• Must have safety awareness and the ability to assure work is performed according to department safety standards.
• Must have excellent depth perception to load and unload materials without damaging the load.
• 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, 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.

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: nebcoinfo@nebcoinc.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.