SHIPPING ASSISTANT � HILLSBORO

Wells; United States; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k with profit sharing

Job summary

Wells is seeking a Shipping Assistant to support daily logistics operations by coordinating loads between plants. This role involves both office and field work, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery of precast materials.

Safety is prioritized, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. A high school education is preferred, and knowledge of DOT compliance is a plus. This position is essential to keep shipping operations on schedule.

Qualifications

• High school education preferred.
• DOT Compliance knowledge preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop tickets preferred.
• Basic organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate upcoming loads with plant crews for shipping preparation.
• Order and manage rental trailers for loading operations.
• Maintain trailer records including inspections and maintenance.
• Communicate with hauling companies to schedule and confirm deliveries.
• Track daily load progress to ensure on-time shipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

DOT Compliance knowledge

Blueprint reading

Education

High school education

Tools

Concrete Vision

Job description

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 youre part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether youre 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.

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• company paid disability and life insurance
• wellness incentives
• paid holidays
• PTO
• flexible spending accounts
• HSA options
• a 401k with profit sharing
• access to Nice Healthcare employee assistance resources
• pet insurance
• 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 YOULL 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 WERE LOOKING FOR

• 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 CONDITIONSPHYSICAL 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

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 US.