What are the responsibilities and job description for the YARD & SHIPPING LABORER position at Wells?
WELLS: A CAREER WORTH BUILDING
Wells is one of the largest prefabricated building solution providers with locations across the central U.S., providing meaningful work in many different regions. We are a family-owned company that has celebrated 70 years of success.
At the end of the day, we are a team of creators. Our 1,300 employees across the U.S. play an important role as catalysts, constructors, and community members. They are committed to reducing risk, building confidence, and deliberately planning for partners’ success — from vision through construction and beyond.
Every day, more architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and owners specify Wells precast building components for their construction needs and with this continued success, we are looking to hire a motivated self-starting Yard and Shipping Laborer to join our team. The right candidate must be a problem-solver, have strong communication skills, and also be willing and ready to learn.
***Starting wage is $24.00/hr***
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Climbing up and down from trailers and stockpiles of material.
- Carrying materials such as blocking for stockpiling product, rigging to handle product.
- Working with load chains, tie down belts and load binders to secure product to trailers.
- Knowledge/experience working with propane burner for cleaning snow/ice from surfaces on trailers and product.
- Forklift experience (Wells Concrete will train employees without experience.
- Experience working with cranes, rigging and hand signals for cranes.
- Complete special projects as requested and performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Have adequate knowledge of the English language to be able to read load lists and handling instructions and communicate with other members of the crew.
- Be an authorized forklift operator or be capable of learning the skills of operating a forklift.
- Be experienced in working with yard cranes. Have training in crane hand signals and rigging.
- Climb up and down from forms and trailer decks.
- General math skills and ability to read tape measure and blueprint.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally.
- Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently.
- Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day.
- Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.
- Moderate to high risk of safety precautions.
- Moderate to high exposure to production environment.
- Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related)
- Ability to work outside year-round.
Summary of Benefits: Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, as well as flex spending for medical and daycare, a health savings account, and 401(k) plan with profit sharing. We’ll also pay your premium for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $24
