SHIPPING ASSISTANT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Coordinates with loading crews at both the Architectural and Structural plants upcoming jobs and loads to be built for shipping. Builds load tickets for yard personnel to use for loading precast panels.

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan

Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Orders / Rents Trailers for loading operations at the plant from multiple Rental companies
• Maintains records and upkeep of owned trailer assets, DOT inspections, registration, and Maintenance
• Coordinates with Hauling companies for loads to be hauled to site prior to shipping
• Prints out shipping tickets for drivers from Concrete Vision and enters completed shipping tickets for loads delivered to site into Concrete Vision
• Coordinates with Erection Company / Erector pieces needed, loads delivered, and times of delivery, wait times, and special deliveries
• Works with Project Management to get loose hardware or special items to and from site on loads in or out of plant and job site
• Coordinates with fabrication Shop for deliveries of loose hardware to Job site
• 24/7 during shipping operations contacts roadside aid for flat repairs on loads being delivered to job sites
• Tracks and monitors load daily to ensure product is loaded and sent out in time to reach the job site before it's needed
• Coordinates with Quality Control personnel load information and issues to be cleared in Concrete Vision to be able to print shipping tickets for drivers
• Coordinates pick up of trailers and supplies at job site for return with Hauler and Erector
• Coordinates with Plant Manager, Project Managers, and Fabrication Manager Loads to pick up from outside entities and other plants
• Coordinates Maintenance on Trailers and Semi-Truck with Maintenance personnel
• Tracks and Monitors the Gate Semi-Truck driver to ensure equipment is kept in good working order
• Track and Orders delivery between Structural and Architectural plants of parts, hardware, Forms, and precast panels
• Additional work as directed by supervisor or manager to be completed in a timely and efficient manne

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High school education preferred but not required
• QC knowledge & Concrete Vision knowledge preferred but not required
• Basic team skills
• Ability to follow complex instructions
• Ability to read and understand blueprint and shop tickets preferred
• Basic planning/organization skills
• MUST have good communication skills written and verbal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as work boots, hard hats, work gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection
• 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 nights and weekends as needed by job requirements
• 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) (plant specific)
• Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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.

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