Concrete Industry Management Intern

NEBCO•Lincoln, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

NEBCO is looking for high performing, results-oriented interns actively enrolled in Concrete Industry Management Programs to join our team and learn more about the concrete industry. The ideal candidates will be self-motivated, hard worker, and reliable. Interns will be learn and perform tasks in quality control, production, distribution, and related operations for concrete plant facilities. Tasks will be performed under direct supervision of facility or project as assigned to develop and increase knowledge, understanding, and experience of concrete operations. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Requirements

College student actively enrolled in a Concrete Industry Management or related program.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to read and understand operations manuals, instructions, safety rules, etc.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Develops and understand good overall technical knowledge of plant operations, safety, training, environmental compliance, equipment, and construction projects.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be detail oriented with an ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to operate within a team and support the goals of the project/company.
Strong initiative, problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Learn about and assist with production, distribution, sales, and operations of Ready Mixed Concrete.
Provide general labor support in plant and yard.
Learn and assist with batching duties.
Observe and help load concrete into trucks, assure tickets match orders.
Observe and assist with sales support, dispatch, and service.
Communicate and interact with management, other employees, customers, and vendors.
Learn about pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete while assisting detailers, engineers, and office staff.
Read and comprehend architectural/mechanical/electrical/structural drawings, specifications, engineering calculations as necessary.
Learn and utilize knowledge of various computer programs, engineering practices, production practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
Document any project changes or updates as needed.
Communicate with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the production of detailed drawings.
Assist with coordination of production status between customer and Drafting Engineering/Sales/Production personnel.
Learn and perform a wide variety of quality assurance and control functions.
Learn and assist with validation of tests, inspections, production methods and material qualifications.
Assist with routine testing on raw materials.
Check and inspect concrete batches as needed for errors and meeting product specifications.
Document data obtained during all QA/QC activities.
Communicate with plant personnel and central dispatch.