Production Trainee

 

 

Job ID:  512112

 

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Lyman-Richey Corporation, A CRH Company, employs more than 500 industry professionals in its aggregate and concrete companies across central and eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Lyman-Richey Corporation is the preferred provider of aggregate and ready mix concrete, safely providing quality construction materials with superior service and exceptional value to its customers for 140 years. 

 

Position Overview

The ready-mixed production trainee is learning the duties of all plant personnel including Plant Foreperson, Yard Laborer, Loader Operator and Batch Operator. Develop and apply safety and people leadership skills. Coordinating the activities of workers engaged in the manufacturing of ready-mix concrete. Duties include but are not limited to production, quality control, delivery of materials and the safety of all employees.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Manages, and communicates with the Area Manager, issues affecting personnel, safety, maintenance, production efficiency, product quality, current and upcoming projects, competition and pricing.
• Establishes and meets customer order delivery times according to factors such as truck capacities distances to delivery site and fleet availability.
• Ensures compliance with City, State and Federal regulations in all areas. Including Hours of Service.
• Works with the Quality Control Department to ensure products meet production and project specifications.
• Conducts weekly plant safety meetings and other employee correspondence as required.
• Performs and documents plant safety, production and compliance reporting.
• Reviews and submits payroll as well as maintains related documentation.  
• Organizes and accounts for daily delivery and raw material tickets, fuel consumption and mileage sheets
• Ensures received raw materials are accounted for and correctly inventoried in batch computers and during monthly inventory counts  
• Assist with other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the operation of ready mixed concrete facilities or other directly related industry experience preferred.
• Experience using TrackIt, SmartDrive and Command software preferred.
• ACI and IDOT certification as directed or the ability to obtain within 6 months in position

 

 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. 
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required and must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays when necessary.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as delivery tickets, safety rules and procedure manuals as well as carry out written or verbal instructions.
• Willingness and ability to work in and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, customer needs and other conditions that may affect their daily responsibilities.
• Ability to cope well in stressful environments and communicate professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to train, motive and lead employees.
• Basic knowledge of labor and employment laws.
• Demonstrate a hands-on, collaborative approach; work well in a team.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.