Block Plant Operator

Watkins•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Watkins, a NEBCO Company, is seeking a Block Plant Operator for their Omaha location. This role involves operating daily concrete block production, with a primary focus on block machine operations. The operator must adhere to the Company Safety Program and Policies, perform duties safely, and maintain reliable attendance.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent.
Experience in a block plant.
Mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical aptitude.
Experience operating construction machinery or equipment (forklift, pallet loaders, lift truck, and a front-end loader).
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid NE driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance program.
Forklift certification or must be capable of completing requirements of the program and passing the test.
Ability to read and understand written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions, including instructions, manuals, rules, regulations, SDS sheets, and the company safety manual.
Must understand basic numbers and math to count inventory or complete orders.
Must be able to work overtime and weekends according to business needs.
Must be able to use appropriate tools to repair equipment.
Good physical skills to do the overall requirements of the job.
Must have a good sense of detail and work to maintain a clean and safe block environment.
Must be able to distinguish between safe and unsafe conditions in the plant and safely perform job on and around machinery that could cause bodily harm if proper procedures are not followed.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds to waist height and frequent lifting up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate machines to mix concrete and produce product according to specifications.
Set up, adjust, and operate machines to split, cube, and package product according to specifications.
Manually cube, split, and package product as needed.
Perform inventory as needed.
Inspect product and remove product from production that does not meet quality control standards.
Perform adjustments and preventive maintenance on equipment as necessary.
Rebuild mold boxes and other wearing parts.
Assure safety devices are in proper working order, used, and in place.
Perform job according to safety/environmental rules and regulations.
Move block via forklift.
Maintain the block area in a clean and orderly manner.
Perform daily clean-up tasks to work area and equipment as needed.
Other duties may be assigned.