Job Details

"Join the Acme Brick Family"

PACKAGER

Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) is an organization of professionals in the manufacturing and building material distribution industry. We manufacture brick and distribute our own brick as well as brick and associated products manufactured by others. We operate in 15 states with a philosophy that we are much more than a brick manufacturer and distributor.

Summary

We are currently seeking a Packager with a strong work ethic and desire to be an integral part of an effective team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

Packages and inspects brick in a fast paced production environment. Production facilities are not climate controlled and work is outdoors and indoors in all types of weather conditions and work environments.

Skills and Experience Required for Success

• Previous experience in a production environment
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours daily
• Ability to constantly use both hands/arms simultaneously to grip, lift and carry bricks weighing 16 to 35 pounds - up to 4,000 repetitions per shift
• Ability to constantly bend and twist at the waist, knees and neck while packaging brick from floor level to 65 inches - up to 4,000 repetitions per shift
• Ability to frequently reach overhead up to 75 inches
• Ability to visually inspect brick for clarity and color
• Ability to wear PPE (personal protection equipment) - required and provided

Competencies Required for Success

• Strong Work Ethic
• Teamwork

Safety Sensitive Position:

(1) Any position involving a safety-sensitive function pursuant to federal regulations governing drug and alcohol testing adopted by the US Department of Transportation or any other rules, guidelines, or regulations adopted by any other federal or state agency; or (2) Any position designed in writing by the Company as a safety-sensitive position which includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others including, but not limited to, working with confidential information, the operation or repair of a motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery, or the supervision of an employee responsible for operating or repairing a motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery. A list of positions currently classified as safety sensitive are attached and may be updated from time to time.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.