Yard & Shipping Laborer

  • Wells Concrete
  • Wells, Minnesota
  • Full Time
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YARD & SHIPPING LABORER

WELLS MN

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Perform various duties on a crew to assist in stockpiling and loading panels/product in the yard and on trailers for shipment to project jobsites. Carry/lifting materials, rigging, for stockpiling panels/product and loading product to be shipped to project jobsites.

Hourly range for this position is $23.50-$31.54.

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

This position is a union position through Laborers Local 405 union. This position offers a total compensation package, which includes employee and employer paid benefits, dues, and other funds.

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

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

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

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 reasonably 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.

Employee 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.*

*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.

EXPLORE WELLS BENEFITS

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

Wells participates in E-Verify.

The foundation of Wells.

To inspire pride within communities and help them thrive by transforming how our partners think, design, construct and succeed.

Safe

We create and maintain a safe work environment for our people and partners; providing a sense of security in all we do.

Driven

We know our strengths and work tirelessly to exceed industry expectations, creating modern landmarks we are proud of.

Collaborative

We form honest, trustworthy relationships that help our partners thrive and offer our communities visionary solutions.

Inventive

We find new ways to solve problems and deliver the best solutions.
Job ID: 477576847
Originally Posted on: 5/18/2025

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