SHIPPING ASSISTANT – HILLSBORO

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Shipping Assistant supports daily logistics operations by coordinating loads between architectural and structural plants and ensuring materials are prepared for shipment. This role will be both in office and "boots on the ground", building and managing load tickets, tracking deliveries, and communicating with internal teams and external partners to keep shipping operations on schedule. The position plays a key role in maintaining accurate documentation, efficient coordination, and timely delivery of precast materials to job sites.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Coordinate upcoming loads with plant crews for shipping preparation
• Order and manage rental trailers for loading operations
• Maintain trailer records including inspections, registration, and maintenance
• Track physical location of trailers as they enter/exit property
• Communicate with hauling companies to schedule and confirm deliveries
• Create, print, and process shipping tickets using Concrete Vision
• Enter completed load and delivery data into tracking systems
• Coordinate delivery timing and requirements with erection and project teams
• Track daily load progress to ensure on-time shipment to job sites
• Assist with coordination of materials, hardware, and inter-plant transfers
• Support maintenance coordination for trailers and transport equipment

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment. They can coordinate effectively across plants, drivers, and field teams while maintaining accurate documentation. This individual is proactive, reliable, and committed to ensuring shipments are processed correctly and delivered on schedule.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• High school education preferred (not required)
• DOT Compliance knowledge preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints and shop tickets preferred
• Basic organizational and planning skills
• Ability to follow detailed and complex instructions
• Team-oriented with strong coordination skills

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility and/or outside for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

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.