YARD RIGGER

Wells Concrete; Monroeville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Wells Concrete in Monroeville, Alabama is looking for a Yard Rigger responsible for directing crane operations during the placement of precast panels. This critical role prioritizes safety, requiring constant communication with crane operators while managing rigging tasks.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, alert, and comfortable working at heights. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, PTO, and a supportive work environment emphasizing teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused; communicates clearly while working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to remain alert to surroundings.
• Comfortable working at heights and around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Signal the crane operator during panel lifting and placement.
• Use rigging devices for transporting, storing, and shipping precast panels.
• Guide cranes and maintain constant communication with the crane operator.

Skills

Attention to safety

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging devices

Two-way radio

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Yard Rigger is responsible for safely directing crane operations during the lifting, moving, and placement of precast panels. This role uses rigging equipment, communicates continuously with the crane operator, and ensures panels are properly handled, stored, and shipped in a safe and efficient manner.

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

• Responsible for signaling the crane operator during panel lifting and placement.
• Uses rigging devices for the transportation, storage, and shipping of precast panels.
• Hooks and unhooks lifting cables, ring clutches, and spreader bars.
• Guides the cranes and is to always remain in constant communication via two‑way radio with the crane operator as they guide the crane around blind spots.
• Place dunnage used to store panels in racks or trailers for shipping to customers.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is safety‑focused, highly alert, and communicates clearly while working in a fast‑paced production environment. They work well on a team, remain attentive to surroundings, and are comfortable working at heights and around heavy equipment.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and have effective communication skills.
• Must always remain alert to your surroundings.
• Maintains good housekeeping and always follows the safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to climb ladders, man‑lifts and scaffolding and work from heights.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use.
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours.
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently.
• 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 (Depending on location).
• 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.