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Company Background

Founded in 1908, NEBCO, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business with more than 1,100 employees and 50 locations throughout Nebraska. NEBCO supplies the construction industry with ready mixed concrete and concrete-related materials. The NEBCO group of companies are also active in road construction, traffic control, mining, real estate development and management and construction surety bonding. The company owns a short line railroad, as well as Quarry Oaks Golf Club and the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team. NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit, www.nebcoinc.com.

NEBCO is looking for an individual with knowledge and experience with quality assurance and quality control to join our General Testing Lab team.

Position Summary
This position monitors the entire process of prestressed / precast products manufactured or processed by Concrete Industries, and other NEBCO companies, to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance required.

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

Monitors the entire process of prestressed/precast production, including:

• Pre-pour: inspects forms for dimensional tolerances, monitors stressing of cable for accuracy of jack pressure and elongation of cables, ensures all accessories are accurately placed and secured when necessary, ensures proper concrete mix has been ordered.
• Pour in process: visually checks each batch of concrete for obvious batching errors, makes required number of test cylinders, performs all necessary fresh concrete tests, monitors placement to ensure accuracy of plates and other inserts placed after concrete is poured.
• Post Pour: makes sure concrete cylinder(s) achieve specified release strength before forms are detention and or stripped, performs final inspection, and measures all pertinent dimensions before product is stored in yard, assures that all products are properly identified by piece number, production date, etc., reports all variances from the prints that are out of tolerance to the proper Concrete Industries personnel.

Tests materials used in manufacturing by Concrete Industries and NEBCO companies.

Tests products manufactured by Concrete Industries and NEBCO companies.

Performs maintenance and cleanup of lab facilities and equipment as directed by the Lab Manager or Chief Inspector.

Examines company's records to secure such information as size and weight of product and results of quality tests.

Inspects product to determine compliance with order specifications and company's quality control system for compliance with requirements.

Submits samples of product to laboratory for testing as indicated by department procedures.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• One year experience in a related construction field; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Some college with drafting emphasis preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid NE Drivers' license.
• ACI (American Concrete Institute) Level I preferred & PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute) up to Level II certifications; or must be able to complete training and certification process within one year of employment.

Skills and Abilities:        

• Must have an aptitude for detail and an ability to support quality standards and requirements of the company.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season, including late or irregular hours.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to evaluate the work product and determine if it meets quality standards.
• Must have a good understanding of computers and be computer literate.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• PAID Time Off
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days 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.