PRODUCTION LABORER

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Production Laborer, you are responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations by assisting with stripping, setting up, and pouring beds in a safe and efficient manner. This role works closely with Quality Control and supervision to ensure products meet quality standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment. You will also support multiple areas of production, including Yard and Patching, while contributing to continuous improvement and team success.

$25.23 / hour on the check. $38.67 / hour compensation package (wage, insurance, and pension).

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

• Work with co-workers to strip, set up, and pour beds in a timely and efficient manner
• Collaborate with the Quality Control Department to ensure optimal product quality
• Follow directions from the Team Leader and Supervisor
• Be flexible to work in all areas, including Production, Yard, Patching, and other departments as needed
• Maintain a safe work environment and strong housekeeping practices at all times
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Follow established quality programs and consistently produce high-quality work
• Maintain a professional attitude, strong attendance, and positive working relationships across all departments

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a dependable, safety-minded team player who thrives in a hands-on production environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, adaptable, and willing to jump into different areas of the plant as needed. This individual brings a strong work ethic, basic measurement skills, and a positive, “get-it-done” attitude.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers
• Must be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• General math skills and the ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently and work independently when needed
• Knowledge of the products the company uses, and which products would work best
• Understand and accept changes that are implemented to become Best in Class

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL 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 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.

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