LABORER

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Laborer supports precast production by performing hands-on tasks involved in forming, pouring, finishing, and handling concrete products. This role works as part of a production team to prepare forms, assist in concrete placement, operate equipment, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Success in this position requires reliability, physical stamina, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

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

• Strip cured concrete products from forms and load for transport
• Clean and prepare forms using hand tools and cleaning equipment
• Set up forms including rebar placement, stressing, and imbeds installation
• Assist with pouring, placing, raking, and shoveling concrete
• Finish concrete using hand and power tools to required specifications
• Perform general plant cleanup and housekeeping duties
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other production equipment
• Support safe operation of trucks, trailers, tractors, and related equipment
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production needs

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a dependable and hardworking individual who thrives in a hands-on, physical production environment. They are safety-minded, team-oriented, and willing to learn multiple aspects of precast concrete production. This individual takes pride in their work, shows up consistently, and contributes to a productive and efficient crew.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Previous construction or laborer experience preferred
• Concrete finishing experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to read blueprints and use a tape measure preferred
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic power tools
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions
• Ability to climb, lift, push, and pull equipment as needed
• Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts consistently
• Strong awareness of safety practices and procedures
• Willingness to learn production processes and equipment operation
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

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 year-round (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.