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Job description
Shipping AssistantThe 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. 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.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.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 agreementsCoordinate upcoming loads with plant crews for shipping preparationOrder and manage rental trailers for loading operationsMaintain trailer records including inspections, registration, and maintenanceTrack physical location of trailers as they enter/exit propertyCommunicate with hauling companies to schedule and confirm deliveriesCreate, print, and process shipping tickets using Concrete VisionEnter completed load and delivery data into tracking systemsCoordinate delivery timing and requirements with erection and project teamsTrack daily load progress to ensure on-time shipment to job sitesAssist with coordination of materials, hardware, and inter-plant transfersSupport maintenance coordination for trailers and transport equipmentThe 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.High school education preferred (not required)DOT Compliance knowledge preferredStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to read blueprints and shop tickets preferredBasic organizational and planning skillsAbility to follow detailed and complex instructionsTeam-oriented with strong coordination skillsAbility to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm useCapable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility and/or outside for extended shifts of up to 12 hoursAbility to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazardsWillingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoorsAbility 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.
Worksite address
hillsboro, TX, 76645, US
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