FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Job Location

Waltham Location – Waltham, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Friday, Occasional Saturday

Ideal Concrete Block is hiring for Yard /Customer Service positions.

Job Description:

Filling customer orders and loading various types of trucks and construction vehicles with pallets containing a variety of our concrete products.  All applicants must have stable and dependable work history, possess good communication skills, be safety conscious self motivated, able to work with or without direction, in our fast paced environment.  Fork Lift experience preferred.  Employee must be safe and courteous at all times while accurately serving our customers.  Employees are responsible for overall yard cleanliness and making certain that products and other materials are kept in good order. 

Skills:

• Willingness to deliver to customer satisfaction
• Accurate filling of orders and record keeping
• Safe operation of forklift 
• Strong attention to housekeeping and overall yard appearance

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Life and 401K.  Personal and Vacation time accrues weekly. 

Monday thru Friday 6:30-4pm, seasonally (Summer) Saturdays 6:30-12.

Must wear long pants (No sweat Pants) and steal toed worked boots.  All other PPE available.

Please apply in person:

John Jr. or Joe

232 Lexington Street, Waltham

We are a drug free company; pre-employment testing will be arranged by Ideal to determine fitness as well as a drug screen.  All applicants must be fully compliant and eligible to work in the US.  

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Job Location

Westford Manufacturing Plant – Westford, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Friday

Ideal Concrete Block is hiring for Yard /Customer Service positions.

Job Description:

Filling customer orders and loading various types of trucks and construction vehicles with pallets containing a variety of our concrete products.  All applicants must have stable and dependable work history, possess good communication skills, be safety conscious self motivated, able to work with or without direction, in our fast paced environment.  Fork Lift experience preferred.  Employee must be safe and courteous at all times while accurately serving our customers.  Employees are responsible for overall yard cleanliness and making certain that products and other materials are kept in good order. 

Skills:

• Willingness to deliver to customer satisfaction
• Accurate filling of orders and record keeping
• Safe operation of forklift (MA hoisting permit required)
• Strong attention to housekeeping and overall yard appearance

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Life and 401K.  Personal and Vacation time accrues weekly. 

Monday thru Friday 6:30-4:30pm, No Nights or weekends.

Must wear long pants (No sweat Pants) and steal toed worked boots.  All other PPE available.

Please apply in person:

Jim Jr or Steve

55 Power Rd, Westford 9-3 

We are a drug free company; pre-employment testing will be arranged by Ideal to determine fitness as well as a drug screen.  All applicants must be fully compliant and eligible to work in the US.  

TRUCK DRIVER – CDL A

Job Location

Westford Manufacturing Plant – Westford, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Friday, home every night

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for truck and trailer drivers to deliver and distribute Pavers by Ideal product throughout the New England States to our dealers and contractors. Deliveries on flatbed trailers as well as deliveries with Moffett. Drivers will also pickup from vendors and deliver to both of our locations in Waltham and Westford. Some dump trailer also throughout the season.

Primary duties include the loading, unloading and delivery of Pavers by Ideal products to customers in a safe and efficient manner, as well as verifying product delivery counts and paperwork. As a member of our distribution and delivery team, promoting positive customer relations is a critical part of this position.

Perks include opportunity for overtime, paid vacation, personal and holiday time, and comprehensive medical/dental benefits. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The qualified candidate will have

• A current class “A” CDL license and will satisfactorily complete all Federal DOT requirements.
• This position calls for an individual with good verbal communication skills; previous customer service experience is a plus.
• Any applicant should be able to lift up to 75 pounds and have the ability to work independently, but also as part of a face-paced distribution team.
• Prior knowledge of Pavers by Ideal products and the ability to operate a Forklift is a plus.
• Must be dependable, on time, and posses a clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical Exam and drug test.

TRUCK DRIVER – CDL B

Job Location

Westford Manufacturing Plant – Westford, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Friday, home every night

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for truck drivers to deliver and distribute Pavers by Ideal product throughout the New England States to contractors and homeowners. Deliveries on flatbed tri-axle truck with Moffett. Drivers will also pickup from vendors and deliver to both of our locations in Waltham and Westford. Some deliveries also completed with 6-wheel dump trucks throughout the year. 

Primary duties include the loading, unloading and delivery of Pavers by Ideal products to customers in a safe and efficient manner, as well as verifying product delivery counts and paperwork. As a member of our distribution and delivery team, promoting positive customer relations is a critical part of this position.

Perks include opportunity for overtime, paid vacation, personal and holiday time, and comprehensive medical/dental benefits.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The qualified candidate will have

• A current class “B” CDL license and will satisfactorily complete all Federal DOT requirements.
• This position calls for an individual with good verbal communication skills; previous customer service experience is a plus.
• Any applicant should be able to lift up to 75 pounds and have the ability to work independently, but also as part of a face-paced distribution team.
• Prior knowledge of Pavers by Ideal products and the ability to operate a Forklift is a plus.
• Must be dependable, on time, and posses a clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical Exam and drug test.

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job Location

Westford Administrative Building – Westford, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

Westford based 4^th generation family-owned New England manufacturer of Concrete Pavers and Retaining Walls is looking for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant with Style.

The Ideal applicant must be personable and customer oriented with:

• Complex Busy Multi Line phone system
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). 
• Multi-Tasking, Team Player that excels in Efficiency and Time Management
• Microsoft Office (Outlook-Word-Excel, Mail Merge)
• COVID Compliant Cleaning
• Versatile hands-on Problem Solver
• Copying, mailing, faxing, and filing
• Reliable transportation with a good driving record (Post Office) 
• Fast Paced and Detail oriented AND accurate
• Repetitive but essential tasks such as marketing collating
• Accounting/Administrative projects and record maintenance
• Cost effective office supply management
• A contributor with an organized personality, get it done attitude and Excellent Time Management / Prioritization.
  
• Go-to for basically anything that breaks or requires attention
• Steady confident demeanor while trouble shooting and resolving a variety of problems
• iPhone go to guru and the all-encompassing “Other Duties” as assigned
• Recognize and respond appropriately to the whole issue not the tip of the iceberg
• All-encompassing position that makes office life in general easier and more efficient, not more complicated.  Small but hardworking professional team, attire business casual.  There is always something to do you should be able to recognize it. 

We expect common sense to exceed drama and personal issues, assignments to be completed without reminders, issues to be solved and status communication to be appropriate and timely.  We anticipate a willingness and the ability, to research, learn and retain to be common practice.

This is a full-time position in our Westford office Monday thru Friday 8-4:30. We are a drug free company and all applicants will be drug tested and must be fully compliant and eligible to work in the US.  Applicants should submit a resume to SFerris@idealconcreteblock.com.

$18/hour depending on experience with Medical, PTO and other benefits.

PRODUCTION PERSONNEL

Job Location

Westford Manufacturing Plant – Westford, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

IDEAL CONCRETE BLOCK is hiring Production Personnel at our Westford Facility.

Monday thru Friday 6:00a.m.-4:30p.m. NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS!!

Manufacturing, Quality Control, Product Tumbling, Product Packaging

Job Description: Personnel are responsible for the daily processing, packaging and QC of manufactured concrete paving stones and wall systems. This includes but is not limited to working with our production team to safely and efficiently operate a Tumbling Production & Packaging Line.

• Quality Control of Product as processed through the production line.
• Working at a steady pace with a sense of urgency.
• Picking and QC-ing of Non-Tumbled Pavers, also manufactured on the line.
• Sorting of wood pallets when product is not needed to be processed.
• General maintenance/housekeeping as needed.

Wages: Start at $17.00/hr. with potential 30-60-90 day reviews to $18.50/hr.

PLUS… Comprehensive Benefits include: Accrued Vacation/Personal Time, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance and 401K.

Workers should be aware that the job involves working around noisy equipment. All PPE equipment will be available (Gloves, Ear & Eye Protection and Hard Hat if needed). Must wear full length pants (No Sweats) and Steel Toe work boots at all times. Ideal is a drug free company, all employees must be fully compliant and eligible to work in the US.  Must be 18+ to apply.

Applicants are encouraged to apply in person Monday thru Friday 9-3pm.

55 Power Rd, Westford – Please see Jim Jr or Stephen            

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/FABRICATOR (2ND SHIFT)

Job Location

Westford Manufacturing Plant – Westford, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Thursday, ~Noon – Midnight

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide in house maintenance and repair to four block and paver machines with ancillary equipment. Successful candidate will be capable to troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems on heavy equipment. Candidate will need strong welding skills and must have an aptitude for repairing, modifying and building equipment and machinery.

Candidate must have a strong focus towards preventative maintenance and repairs that address root causes of equipment failure with an eye on safety with respect to everything that is done in the plant.

Candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as with operators to assure smooth operation of equipment.

Job Duties Include:

• Routine Maintenance and repairs of block, paver and ancillary equipment
• Mold Changes on Machines
• Modification and improvement of existing equipment to improve productivity and reliability
• Installation of new equipment and production equipment

Skills/Certifications Preferred:

• Welding
• Industrial Electrical (both PLC and limit switch technology)
• Industrial hydraulic
• Machining and threading
• Mechanics including bearings
• Forklift operation
• Rigging and handling heavy equipment

Comprehensive Benefits include Accrued Vacation/Personal Time, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance and 401K.

Workers should be aware that the job involves working around noisy equipment. All PPE equipment will be available (Gloves, Ear & Eye Protection and Hard Hat if needed). Must wear full length pants (No Sweats) and Steel Toe work boots at all times. Ideal is a drug free company, all employees must be fully compliant and eligible to work in the US.  Must be 18+ to apply.

Applicants are encouraged to apply in person Monday thru Friday 9-3pm.

55 Power Rd, Westford  

TRUE VALUE RETAIL ASSOCIATE

Job Location

True Value by Ideal Hardware Store – Waltham, MA

Position Type

Part Time

Job Shift

Varies

True Value by Ideal is now hiring retail associates!

We are looking for socially confident retail associates to assist out customers with purchasing decisions, processing transactions, and maintaining a clean and visually appealing salesfloor. The retails associates responsibilities include assisting customers with questions, complaints and returns, processing payments, and arranging merchandise on the shelves and in displays. To be successful as a retail associate, you should have an outgoing personality and enjoy interacting with customers. Ultimately, an exceptional retail associate should be able to provide customers with seamless, positive shopping experience.

Retail associate requirements:

• Hardware/home improvement skills.
• Previous retail experience is beneficial.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate and basic math skills.
• Available to work on Saturdays and holidays.