ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / COLLECTIONS

Job Location

Westford, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Friday

Ideal Concrete Block is hiring for Accounts Receivable / Collections position

Job Description:

This position is a multi-faceted key part of a small professional accounting team. Candidates would be responsible for handling receivables consisting of hundreds of active customers generating millions in sales. It is not 100% collection all day every day; many other aspects of accounting and business administration will be part of the job. We expect a willingness to research and understand the details of a payment issue. The ability to adapt to all situations when dealing with customers and respond appropriately to issues is a key to success in this position.

Skills:

• Ability and willingness to form long-term cooperative relationships with customers
• Payment processing/posting
• Experience with construction industry-related collection is a benefit
• Familiarity with Bistrack and or Great Plains is a plus
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work effectively with all internally and externally.
• Fair and proactive negotiation of payment plans
• Credit worthiness evaluations and research
• Recurring filing and record maintenance
• NSF / Lien processing
• Microsoft Office (Outlook-Word-Excel)
• Versatile Problem Solver
• Detail oriented and accurate
• A contributor with an organized personality
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Annual internal audit participation.
• Steady confident demeanor while troubleshooting and resolving a variety of problems

Wages & Benefits:

Salary based on experience

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

Monday thru Friday, No Weekends

We are a drug-free company and all applicants will be drug tested and must be fully compliant and eligible to work in the U.S.

Applicants should submit a resume and something about themselves. 

YARD ASSOCIATE – 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

Wages & Benefits:

$20/hr with 30 day review.

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

Monday thru Friday40 -50 hours a week, No Nights or weekends.

Must wear long pants (No sweat Pants) and steel 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.  

YARD ASSOCIATE  – FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Job Location

Waltham Location – Waltham, 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 
• Strong attention to housekeeping and overall yard appearance

Wages & Benefits:

$22/hr with 30 day review.

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

Monday thru Friday 40-50 hours a week.

Must wear long pants (No sweat Pants) and steel 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.  

Outside Sales Executive

Job Location

On the road in portions of Middlesex and Worcester Counties, based out of our Westford administrative offices

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Friday

Company Profile

We are a well-established, MA based manufacturing company, recognized as a leader in concrete pavers, landscape retaining walls, natural stone and related hardscape products. We have an immediate opening for an Outside Sales Executive position to promote and sell our brand. While hardscape experience is helpful, conscientious and enthusiastic entry level or experienced individuals will be considered. Do you have what it takes?

Job Description

Our Outside Sales Executive is responsible for managing well-established accounts while cultivating business with new customers. They include: landscape and site contractors, developers, design professionals, homeowners and wholesale accounts. The territory covers portions of Middlesex and Worcester Counties.

Our Company embraces a consultative sales approach philosophy where our team acts as trusted advisors to customers by assisting them in identifying needs and providing meaningful advice and solutions that helps them achieve favorable outcomes when using Ideal’s products. The successful candidate must be able to establish and nurture trustful client relationships.

Your Qualifications Include:

• Strong work ethic coupled with persistence and determination to achieve favorable outcomes
• Self- motivation, high energy
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Commitment to excellent service and customer satisfaction
• Strong persuasive and interpersonal skills and a sales aptitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and good math skills
• Residence local to sales territory is essential
• Bi Lingual (Spanish/ Portuguese- English) a plus
• Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test

Our Compensation & Benefits Include:

• Salary plus commission
• Auto reimbursement program
• Gas Card
• Cell Phone
• Microsoft Surface tablet
• Comprehensive medical insurance including dental and eye care allowances
• 401K

Please forward your resume to info@idealconcreteblock.com. A complete job description will be sent to candidates screened for an interview. All resumes are held in confidence.

We ask that interested applicants refrain from phone calls about this job. Candidates will be provided with detailed information at the appropriate time. 

Express Inside Sales / Yard Operations

Job Location

Waltham, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Friday, Occasional Saturday (40-50hrs wk)

Company Profile

We are a well-established, MA based manufacturing company, recognized as a leader in concrete pavers, landscape retaining walls, natural stone and related hardscape products. We have an immediate opening for an Outside Sales Executive position to promote and sell our brand. While hardscape experience is helpful, conscientious and enthusiastic entry level or experienced individuals will be considered. Do you have what it takes?

Job Description

Pavers by Ideal is hiring to fill an express inside sales position. Candidates will be responsible for inside sales at the express booth, overseeing certain functions of yard operations and assisting on a forklift when needed. Familiarity with point of sales computer programs and general sales procedures is preferred. Our Company embraces a consultative sales approach philosophy where our team acts as trusted advisors to customers by assisting them in identifying needs and providing meaningful advice and solutions that helps them achieve favorable outcomes when using Ideal’s products. The successful candidate must be able to establish and nurture trustful client relationships. Candidates must have exceptional organization and oversight capabilities. All applicants must have stable and dependable work history, possess good communication skills, be safety conscious, self-motivated and 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. Some background in general construction/hardscaping/masonry products and techniques is preferred, but not required. Bilingual is a plus.

Core Responsibilities:

• Staffing Ideal’s outside Express Booth, where customers pull up to a drive through style window and place small, rapid sales orders. Orders also often come via email.
• Coordinate and execute the majority of paperwork flow in the yard.
• When orders are placed or sent over from the main sales office(s) for pickup at a later date, the candidate is responsible for making sure all orders are picked by the yard staff in the order they are received and in a timely manner.
• During the busy season, forklift operation is often required to assist the yard staff in loading and unloading deliveries.
• Rapidly assess situations and aid in the flow of traffic and incoming/outgoing vehicles, all while continuing to maintain the express window customers.

Skills:

• General knowledge of topics and techniques in the construction, hardscaping and masonry industry

• Willingness to deliver customer satisfaction

• Accurate entry of orders and record keeping

• Ability to use a modern computer and phone system

• Familiarity with common computer programs including Excel, Word, Outlook etc.

• Safe operation of forklift

• Strong attention to housekeeping and overall yard and office appearance

• Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to rapidly changing situations

• Strong persuasive and interpersonal skills and a sales aptitude

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and good math skills

Our Compensation & Benefits Include:

• $22/hr. with 30-day review.

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

Must wear long pants (No sweat Pants) and steel 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. 

Plant Maintenance Purchasing

Job Location

Westford Manufacturing Plant – Westford, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Monday – Friday

Ideal Concrete Block is hiring for Plant Maintenance Purchasing.

Job Description:

The plant maintenance purchasing agent is based in the Westford plant and the positions activities center around supporting maintenance activities with parts and parts inventory. The ultimate goal of the position is to reduce downtime with predictive and preventative maintenance. Success in this position requires developing a working knowledge of plant equipment and maintenance challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• All aspects of researching and purchasing key maintenance parts and equipment
• Purchasing required parts ahead of machine maintenance
• Maintaining an organized inventory of critical plant parts to avoid unplanned downtime
• Developing cost effective sources for quality repair materials and parts
• Analyzing repetitive maintenance expenditures for root cause to improve reliability

Experience & Skills:

• Solid background and experience in equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment
• Ability to understand equipment operation and maintenance issues
• Purchasing Experience Preferred (not required)
• Ability to communicate with suppliers and maintenance to expedite parts and services
• Ability to read parts manuals and equipment schematics to identify parts
• Strong computer skills for research and organization

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Life and 401K.  Personal and Vacation time accrues weekly. Schedule flexibility during shutdowns. 

Monday thru Friday 6:30-4:30pm, no nights or weekends.

Must wear long pants (no sweat pants) and steel 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.

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 $19.10/hr. 30 day review.

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.