Company Background
Watkins Concrete Block Company, a NEBCO Company, provides building materials to the construction industry.  Watkins manufactures concrete block and retaining wall in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors in our automated block plant.  Watkins also provides brick, stone, and other concrete-related building materials to the residential and commercial markets.  The secret to a business’ longevity is really no secret at all: produce top-quality product, offer unparalleled customer service and evolve with changing times. Watkins continues to put these concepts into practice, and as a result, Watkins has provided Omaha’s commercial and residential builders with building supplies for over 80 years.   For more information about Watkins, visit www.watkinsconcreteblock.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, Inc., visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Job Summary
Watkins Concrete Block Company is looking for a self-motivated, hard worker, and reliable Yard Material Handler. This position performs day to day yard operations of shipping, receiving, customer service/loading, and inventory control.

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

Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Works with Watkins dispatcher and sales counter to process block sales orders for walk in customers and load block on customers' vehicles.

Processes warehouse sales orders for walk in customers and loads block on customers' vehicles.

Works with Watkins dispatcher and sales counter to prepare orders of block to be loaded onto Watkins trucks or vehicles of affiliated companies for delivery to contractors or dealers.

Works with Watkins dispatcher and sales counter to load bulk aggregates for FOB customers' vehicles and the Watkins dump trucks with the front-end loader.

Unloads incoming freight and inspects merchandise for shortages or damages and matches PO numbers with orders and process attached paperwork.

Stocks freight in the warehouse or block yard if new inventory. Ships to proper destination if necessary.

Keeps inventory stocked in designated areas to facilitate accurate and efficient inventory count and allow for storage of daily production.

Maintains the block yard in a clean and orderly manner.

Assures SDS forms are maintained and up to date for accurate information and immediate review.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:    

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• previous experience in a construction &/or construction products related field; or equivalent combination on education and experience. ; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous experience operating construction machinery or equipment--forklift, pallet loaders, lift truck and a front-end loader and/or previous warehousing experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance program.
• Ability to complete requirements of the Forklift Certification Program and pass the test for Watkins within 6 months of employment.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends during busy season, including late or irregular hours.
• Must understand and maintain the internal and external customer service responsibilities of the position.
• Must be able to maintain a clean and safe yard and warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend delivery tickets and invoices, load, and sales tickets, SDS sheets and the company safety manual.
• Ability to frequently move and/or lift up to 75 pounds.

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.