Careers

There may be other CDL Driver positions posted, but how many offer you the chance to be an employee owner and make sure you’re home every night?

Great Plains Distribution, a division of 100% employee owned Mead Lumber company (founded in 1910), distributes lumber and building material products used by builders and professional contractors to Mead Lumber locations across the region.     

The Distribution Center is hiring a CDL driver to safely deliver product loads to Mead store/yard locations in the area.  Work a M-F daytime schedule, with some overtime required.  But………NO nights, NO weekends and you’ll be home every night!!

Preferred candidates will have a valid Class A CDL, be forklift certified, and have one year of recent tractor trailer and forklift operation experience. 

Once eligible, you’ll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.  We also provide our employees with:

• Competitive Pay
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Education Assistance
• And more………….

Complete the application on line at https://www.meadcompanies.com/careers/list or stop by the Great Plains Distribution office at 910 N Shady Bend Rd, Grand Island, NE 68802.

If your application appears to be a potential match, you’ll receive a phone call from a manager who will conduct a brief phone screen with you. 

Apply today before this opening is filled.  You could be our next Employee Owner and begin an exciting and rewarding career in the high growth Lumber & Building Materials industry. 

To learn more about our Mead Lumber, visit https://www.meadcompanies.com

Note:  Mead conducts a DMV, Background and Drug Test as conditions of employment.  

EEO

Lead the Marketing, Branding, and Communication function for Mead Lumber, recently listed in the Lumber Building Materials Journal as the 18th largest Pro Contractor lumber/building materials retailer in the country.

This Senior Leadership Team position, reports to the President & CEO, and is responsible for providing executive leadership, management direction, and strategic planning to the Marketing team. Work from Mead’s new executive office, located in southwest Omaha.

Mead Lumber, 100% employee owned, was founded in 1910 and provides lumber/building materials; trusses, wall panels, and counter tops to builders and professional contractors in 48 locations across 8 Great Plains states.

 Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute effective marketing strategies.
• Increase brand awareness and drive sales generation through targeted campaigns.
• Develop best-in-class content that represent the proper brand voices.
• Manage a team responsible for telling the company story to all of Mead’s audiences.
• Build the corporate brand through exceptional internal and external communications strategies
• Work with vendors to grow the company’s market share and brand awareness.
• Determine optimal product set, including pricing and margin perimeters.
• Develop a cohesive Marketing, Branding, and Communications strategy that aligns with company objectives.
• Negotiate extensively to obtain best pricing/volume, long term programs and optimal assortment strategies.
• Develop long term strategic plans for vendor partners.

 Preferred requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, or a similar area of study.
• 7+ years related experience – Strategic Marketing, Branding, and Communications.
• Creative and innovative thinker, organized, detail-oriented, and solution-oriented.
• Experience in implementing an e-commerce platform a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple Marketing projects, with a variety of deadlines and budgets.
• Skill in working with multiple internal and external partners, clients, vendors, and work groups.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time or as projects demand.
• Experience in vendor management relationship building and negotiations.
• Experience managing P&L's and KPI's.
• Strong public speaking abilities/presentation skills.

 Once eligible, you’ll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also provide our employees with:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Attractive Bonus opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Fidelity 401(k)

 Interviews will be scheduled soon, so don’t wait to apply for this awesome career opportunity with an established, growth oriented industry leader. We’re excited to learn about you and your work background.

To learn more about our Mead Lumber, visit https://www.meadcompanies.com

  EEO Employer

Join 100% employee owned Mead Lumber in their corporate Payroll department.  Assist in full cycle payroll processing for more than 1,000 employees across 48 locations in 8 states.  Work with an experience, talented staff in a busy, fun environment in Mead’s Columbus, NE home office. 

Mead Lumber is a growing company and currently ranked as the 18^th largest in the Lumber/Building Materials industry, according to the LBM Journal’s top 100 companies. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assist in the bi weekly processing & review of payroll for over 1,000 employees.
• Prepare new employee file documents and set up employee files.
• Assist with the administration of the company’s time & attendance system.
• Record & maintain PTO records for all employees.
• Processes employee status changes, including terminations.
• Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, benefit deductions, etc.
• Process and manage garnishment orders & tax levies.
• Provides support to management and supervisory staff with regard to employment issues.
• Assist with record audits and mandatory reports, i.e., I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, and payroll audits.
• Maintain employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Desired qualifications include:

• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.
• Skill and intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Ability to work at a moderate to high pace while accurately processing confidential & sensitive information.
• Ability to apply logic & computational math skills.
• Must be self-motivated, well organized, and able to work independently.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to balance, prioritize and meet deadlines.

You’ll receive great training, lots of support, and be a key member of the HR team.  We offer competitive benefits, including an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), which is an awesome financial benefit 100% subsidized by the company.

You won’t find a more devoted, committed group of coworkers than Mead’s employee owners.  Ever interaction, every business decision, and how we run our stores, yards, and facilities is made from an owner’s point of view.  You won’t find a better culture anywhere.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay & bonuses
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Employee Discounts
• And more……

Submit your resume for immediate consideration.  You could be our next Employee Owner and begin an exciting and rewarding career with Nebraska’s own Mead Lumber.

Mead Lumber is an EEO Employer.

Job Summary

Control over the accuracy and condition of inventory of the store.  Primary responsibility is to supervise and control the accurate receiving, selling and delivery of products in to and out from our facility.  Responsible for all aspects of our Door Shop, receiving and the supervision of the yard and office personnel. 

Responsibilities & Duties

• Learn company products, procedures, culture and customer service philosophy
• Learn proper procedures for orders, special orders, purchase orders, credit memo’s and receiving
• Responsible for providing operational leadership and developing staff performance which may include the coordination of staffing needs, disciplinary actions, approving time off, and scheduling
• Understanding and utilize BisTracks inventory control system. This requires becoming familiar with the system’s capabilities, operating documentation and reporting functions as well as learning how to read reports necessary to perform job
• Must learn and have knowledge of the products carried in inventory
• Able to process special orders
• Supervises employees involved in one or any combination of the following functions: dispatching, drivers, warehousing, order filling, load building, loading, delivery, and housekeeping.
• Retail store responsibility include but not limited to; processing transactions using cash-register, cash balancing at end of day
• Define work processes, schedules, and workflow for all yard personnel
• Supervise and schedule fleet/vehicle maintenance
• Work with other such as sellers and managers as a team to ensure coordination of activities
• Interpret and uphold all policies and procedures
• Responsible for OSHA and safety standards, enforcing safety regulations
• Administer location maintenance and repair programs for buildings and property, equipment, and vehicles.
• Responsible for inventory cycle counts and purchasing activities.
• Coordinate with yard/warehouse personnel to plan and allocate use of materials handling equipment such as forklifts, saws and trucks.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Ensure all orders are put together in a timely manner, and that special orders are received and shipped properly.
• Operate machinery as required; operates forklift and flat-bed trucks.
• Open and close the store
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• College degree with three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have supervisory experience and knowledge of the building materials industry
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, safety and governmental regulations, and technical procedures
• Ability to write business correspondence and develop reports
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to employees, supervisors, and customers
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Current driver’s license, current automobile insurance and good driving record

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job supervises others, below are some the titles of the positions managed and the number of employees supervise:

• Load Builders
• Drivers [CDL A | CDL B]
• Door Shop
• Receiver

Total employees supervised anywhere from 1 to 12 employees.

Mead Lumber offers competitive pay and benefit package including:

• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Group medical and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• ESOP
• Dependent education assistance

We are proud to be and equal opportunity employer.  We are also a Drug Free Employer.

Interested applicants must email resume to mark.bradshaw@meadlumber.com .

100% employee-owned -  Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products to professional contractors, construction builders and remodelers.

This position offers a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefit program including medical, dental and EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN and accrued VACATION in the first year. Wage DOE

 Driver/Yard Worker Job Summary:

Primary responsibility is to drive company vehicles to deliver merchandise to customer jobsites and physically unload the materials to the customer’s satisfaction. 

 Driver/Yard Worker Responsibilities & Duties:

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers.
• Load trucks according to the list of materials on the sales invoice.
• Organize and secure each load.
• Responsible for accuracy of loads and must get all loads verified by yard manager for accuracy prior to leaving yard.
• Delivers and unloads materials to customer’s satisfaction.
• Follow directions and make deliveries on a timely basis.
• Maintain inspection of each vehicle you drive for safe driving.
• Safely drive trucks and forklifts obeying all traffic laws, wear seatbelt at all times while driving a company truck or forklift.
• Follow all yard loading and delivery, and yard security procedures.
• Accurately record all merchandise returns on a credit memo.
• Listen and work with customers to solve customer complaints.
• Operate forklift to off load and stock merchandise.
• Maintain and manage yard efficiency.
• Housekeeping in yard and areas assigned to you.

 Driver/Yard Qualifications & Requirements

1. Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and a good driving record.
2. Desire to learn and grow professionally.
3. Ability to react quickly to problems and respond to them accurately and professionally.
4. Ability to stand/walk for 4 -10 hours daily, stoop, kneel & crouch.
5. Ability to walk up stairs to stock drywall.
6. Ability to operate a computer and calculator.
7. High School diploma required. 
8. Physical strength to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Mead Lumber offers a competitive pay and benefit package, including paid holidays, vacation and sick time, group medical and dental insurance, 401(k), ESOP, dependent education assistance.

Mead Lumber considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

100% employee-owned -  Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products to professional contractors, construction builders and remodelers.

This position offers a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefit program including medical, dental and EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN and accrued VACATION in the first year. Wage DOE

 Driver/Yard Worker Job Summary:

Primary responsibility is to pull and assemble loads and/or drive company vehicles to deliver merchandise to customer jobsites and physically unload the materials to the customer’s satisfaction.  Keep yard clean and assist customers in the yard.

 Driver/Yard Worker Responsibilities & Duties:

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy
• Safe loading, handling and transportation of materials and heavy cargo
• Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers
• Load and off-load company trucks with building materials by hand and/or forklift
• Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and place in designated location
• Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed per company policy
• Perform daily inspection of each vehicle you drive for safe driving & report malfunctioning equipment promptly
• Comply with all DOT regulations
• Listen and work with customers to solve customer complaints
• Maintain and manage yard efficiency
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

 Driver/Yard Qualifications & Requirements

1. Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and a good driving record
2. Skilled knowledge of building materials
3. Experience operating radial saw, cut-off saw, chain saw and forklift preferred
4. Desire to learn and grow professionally
5. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers
6. Ability to react quickly to problems and respond to them accurately and professionally
7. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and interpret standard unit tape measure
8. Ability to stand/walk for 4 -10 hours daily, stoop, kneel & crouch
9. Physical strength to lift and carry 50-80 pounds

Mead Lumber offers a competitive pay and benefit package, including paid holidays, vacation and sick time, group medical and dental insurance, 401(k), ESOP, dependent education assistance.

 Mead Lumber considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We’re looking for someone special. 

Someone who:

• Has a great work ethic.
• Is organized, safety minded, and a leader.
• Enjoys working outside.
• Recognizes the importance of quality customer service.
• Takes pride in being efficient and organized.

The Mead Lumber facility in Dodge City is looking to hire an experienced Yard Manager.  Mead Lumber, 100% employee owned, was founded in 1910 and provides lumber/building materials; trusses, wall panels, and counter tops to builders and professional contractors in 45 locations across 8 states.

The Yard Manager will lead a team of yard staff, ensuring that a wide array of lumber and building materials are properly organized, stored, loaded, and delivered to building job sites, where our builder and contractor customers are building homes for their customers.  Yard operations is a critical step in the building process and takes real coordination and organization.

Ideal candidates will have previous lumber yard or related materials experience, prior supervisory experience, excellent organization skills, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to quality service.

In return for your hard work and commitment to our customers, you can become an employee owner.  Once eligible, you’ll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.  We also provide our employees with:

• Competitive Pay
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Fidelity 401(k)

Complete the application on line or stop by the Mead Lumber location in Dodge City, located at 1400 Frontview.  If your application appears to be a potential match, you’ll receive a phone call from a manager who will conduct a brief phone screen with you. 

Apply today before this opening is filled.  You could be our next Employee Owner and begin an exciting and rewarding career in the high growth Lumber & Building Materials industry. 

EEO

This position offers a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefit program including medical, dental and EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN and accrued VACATION in the first year. Wage DOE

Driver/Yard Worker Job Summary:

Primary responsibility is to pull and assemble loads and/or drive company vehicles to deliver merchandise to customer jobsites and physically unload the materials to the customer’s satisfaction.  Keep yard clean and assist customers in the yard.

Driver/Yard Worker Responsibilities & Duties:

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy
• Safe loading, handling and transportation of materials and heavy cargo
• Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers
• Load and off-load company trucks with building materials by hand and/or forklift
• Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and place in designated location
• Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed per company policy
• Perform daily inspection of each vehicle you drive for safe driving & report malfunctioning equipment promptly
• Comply with all DOT regulations
• Listen and work with customers to solve customer complaints
• Maintain and manage yard efficiency
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Driver/Yard Qualifications & Requirements

1. Class B CDL license preferred

1. Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and a good driving record
2. Skilled knowledge of building materials
3. Experience operating radial saw, cut-off saw, chain saw and forklift preferred
4. Desire to learn and grow professionally
5. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers
6. Ability to react quickly to problems and respond to them accurately and professionally
7. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and interpret standard unit tape measure
8. Ability to stand/walk for 4 -10 hours daily, stoop, kneel & crouch
9. Physical strength to lift and carry 50-80 pounds

Mead Lumber offers a competitive pay and benefit package, including paid holidays, vacation and sick time, group medical and dental insurance, 401(k), ESOP, dependent education assistance.

Mead Lumber considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

JOIN THE MEAD TEAM!

Mead Lumber has been providing customers with quality products and service since 1910.  Our employees are skilled, hard-working, customer focused, and own 100% of the company!

Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), our employees have the opportunity to become owners and receive shares of company’s stock, at no cost.  Very few companies, anywhere, offer such an amazing financial benefit.  We also offer an attractive pay and benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation and sick time, group medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and dependent education assistance.

Mead Lumber of Kearney is starting a NEW insulation installation service, to complement our other services and fulfill a need that our customers are requesting.  We’re looking to hire a full-time Insulation Installer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great customer service aptitude and a passion to learn more about construction and building materials.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous construction industry experience is a plus.
• Ability to use common hand tools, including saws and stapling hammer.
• Candidates must also have the ability to climb up and down a ladder, scaffolding and work within the framing of a building.
• Willingness to work in tight spaces like attics & crawlspaces.
• Skill to work individually and with a team.
• Ability to occasionally work overtime hours, as necessary.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a truck with a manual transmission (stick shift).

If your background matches well with this position, we’d like to share more about who we are, what we do, and how this position can change your future.  Don’t wait, apply on line today. If you’re application is a potential match, the hiring manager will reach out to you soon.

Pre-Employment Drug Test Required.

EEO

Truss Craft Nebraska, a division of employee owned Mead Lumber, builds structural components used by professional contractors, builders, and remodelers.  The trusses we produce are the structural foundation of homes and buildings all over the country.  We’re very proud of the quality, craftsmanship, and market reputation of our trusses and components. 

As a Truss Designer, you’ll be responsible for designing residential and commercial floor/roof trusses using design software.  You’ll work closely with architects and engineers to create layouts and component drawings.  The work you do each day is critical to the success of each project and the satisfaction of our customers.  If you want to make a difference in the work you do each day, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data.
• Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.
• Research production specifications, costs, production materials and manufacturing methods, and provide cost estimates and itemized production requirements.
• Modify and refine designs to conform to customer specifications, production limitations or building plan modifications.
• Ensure conformance to all relevant building requirements and building codes.
• Generate truss layouts for final construction.
• Develop component documents for work orders that optimize production efficiency.
• Assist sales and customer service staff on technical inquiries from customers.

 Preferred Requirements:

• 5 years of truss design experience.
• SBCA Truss Technician Level 1 certification.
• CAD and BIM experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in truss software applications.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Associate’s degree desired. Equivalent combination of education/experience considered.

 Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Education Assistance
• Employee Stock. That’s right, you can become an Employee Owner, a financial game changer for your future, something that very few companies offer.

Qualified and interested candidates can send their resume to luke.wiesen@meadlumber.com or  brian.rink@trusscraft.com.

If your resume appears to be a potential match, you’ll receive a phone call to further discuss your experience and qualifications. 

Don’t delay, apply today for this awesome career opportunity.  It might just be your ticket to join a respected industry leader, well positioned for future growth and success.  To learn more about our Truss Craft division, visit https://www.meadcompanies.com/commercial-and-manufacturing/truss-divisions

 EEO

Outside Sales Representative Job Summary: Outside Sales Representative will be responsible for selling building materials and services to existing and prospective contractor customers. This involves visits to jobsites in Vermillion and surrounding communities.

 Responsibilities of Outside Sales Representative:

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and philosophy in dealing with current contractor and prospect contractor customers.
• Maximize market penetration with assigned accounts.
• Prospect new customers to expand customer base.
• Follow up with current and former customers on regular basis to provide excellent customer service based on overall needs.
• Evaluate competitive situations and determine appropriate action to gain additional business.
• Engage as a partner with your customers, seeking insight into existing and future opportunities.
• Become your customer’s preferred supplier.
• Understand profit margins and how to maintain them while increasing sales.
• Attend training sessions to learn and keep current on products we sell.
• Educate contractors on products we sell.
• Effectively handle customer complaints and warranty issues.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

 Qualifications & Requirements of Outside Sales Representative:

• Friendly outgoing personality that enjoys working with people.
• Ability to establish rapport, build business relationships and provide solutions to our contractors.
• Competitive nature and strong sales attitude.
• Motivation with strong drive and desire to succeed.
• Time management, execution and organizational skills are necessary to be successful.
• Must be able to learn products, sales processes and systems.
• Proven success in sales and building relationships is a plus.
• High School diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record, reliable vehicle.

 Mead Lumber offers a competitive pay and benefit package, including paid holidays, vacation and sick time, group medical and dental insurance, 401(k), ESOP, dependent education assistance.

 Mead Lumber considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

This is a VIBRANT, key role-with our industry's leader Truss Craft of Nebraska.

This position offers a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefit program including medical, dental and EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN and accrued VACATION in the first year.

Competitive wage

This is an excellent opportunity for a "hands on" person with a good work ethic and carpentry aptitude in a high pace production environment. Some lifting required.

We offer a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefit program including medical and dental, ESOP, and related.

**ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE**

Apply in person or online

Truss Craft
Attn: Luke Wiesen
916 North Shady Bend Road Ste A
Grand Island, NE 68802

• Read and review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from building design professionals to include architects, engineers and draftsmen.
• Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.
• Research production specifications, costs, production materials and manufacturing methods, and provide cost estimates and itemized production requirements.
• Modify and refine designs to conform to customer specifications, production limitations or building plan modifications.
• Ensure conformance to all relevant building requirements and municipality building codes.
• Develop component documents for work orders the reflect knowledge or equipment used in plant and how to optimize efficiency of cutting and component assembly; demonstrates knowledge of loading conditions and utilizes design software packages.
• Assist sales and customer service staff on technical aspects of customer inquiries.
• Present quotes and reports to sales, bidding and discuss need for modification.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

• 2 years of industry and truss design experience.
• Proficient in industry and supplier software applications.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or Associate’s Degree required.
• CAD and/or BIM experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Group medical and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• ESOP
• Dependent education assistance

• Review and evaluate cost estimates
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues regarding new & current projects.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
• Review material & labor requirements to decide most effective way to produce components.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
• Prepare cost estimates, bids and technical reports.
• Ensure timely completion of estimates.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors & subcontractors
• Work directly with Outside Sales Representative and General Contractors regarding all aspects of blueprints, structural issues, specification book, estimates, voluntary substitutes and scope of work.
• Assemble & expedite submittals
• Work alongside salesperson, customer, and subcontractor to ensure all schedules are met.
• Expedite and resolve issues as they arise.

• 4 years in lumber and/or building materials industry.
• Estimating experience.
• Proficient in industry and supplier software applications.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or Associate’s Degree required
• Rough Carpentry, Project Supervision and or Project Manager experience will be considered.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Certificates of Completion in blueprint reading and estimating.
• CAD and BIM experience is preferred.

CDL Driver – Local

There may be other CDL Driver positions posted, but how many offer you the chance to be an employee owner and make sure you’re home every night?

Mead’s Grand Island lumber yard/retail location is hiring a CDL driver to safely move/deliver product within its facility and to customer sites in the greater Grand Island area.  Work a M-F daytime schedule.   NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS.  You’ll be home every night!!

Preferred candidates will have a valid Class A or B CDL, be forklift certified, and have one year of recent tractor trailer and forklift operation experience. 

Truss Craft Nebraska

Truss Builder – Work with a team to assemble roof and floor trusses according to Mitek design schematics.  Construct what goes into every house that people call home.

Wall Builder – Construct wall panels using a nail gun in a controlled production environment. We’ll train you and the teamwork is amazing.

Production Support – Excellent opportunity for a "hands on" person with a good work ethic and carpentry aptitude.  Some lifting required.

Once eligible, you’ll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.  We also provide our employees with:

• Competitive Pay
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Education Assistance
• And more………….

Complete the application on line at https://www.meadcompanies.com/careers/list           If your application appears to be a potential match, we’ll give you a call. 

Apply today before these openings are filled.  You could be our next Employee Owner and begin an exciting and rewarding career in the high growth Lumber & Building Materials industry. 

To learn more about our Mead Lumber, visit https://www.meadcompanies.com

Note:  Mead conducts a DMV and Drug Test as conditions of employment. 

EEO

Job Summary

Responsible for all areas of inventory from receiving to shipping, special order product management, and material purchasing.  Maintaining inventory levels in coordination with production needs.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Responsible for meeting schedule demands by coordinating with sales, production, and administration.
• Responsible for all material receiving, shipping, and inventory.
• Attend training sessions to learn and keep current on products and driving regulations
• Be knowledgeable of computer systems and how they can more effectively improve inventory processes.
• Stock product and special order product purchasing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements of Truss Designer

• Proficient in industry and supplier software applications.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or Associate’s Degree required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Mead Lumber offers competitive pay and benefit package including:

• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Group medical and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• ESOP
• Dependent education assistance

Interested applicants must email resume to luke.wiesen@meadlumber.com