YARD & SHIPPING LABORER

Wells; Wells (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells is seeking a YARD & SHIPPING LABORER to assist in loading and preparing materials for shipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience with forklifts, and the ability to lift heavy materials. Join a team that emphasizes safety and innovation in the construction industry.

Benefits

Employee and employer paid benefits

Health and Family Care leave

Union position through Laborers Local 405 union

Qualifications

• Understand load lists and handling instructions.
• Be an authorized forklift operator or capable of learning.
• General math skills and ability to read tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in stockpiling and loading panels/product for shipment.
• Climb up and down from trailers and stockpiles.
• Working with load chains and securing product to trailers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Rigging

Climbing

Lifting materials

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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