YARD & SHIPPING DRIVER

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Yard & Shipping Driver supports yard operations by assisting with stockpiling, loading, and securing products for shipment to job sites. This role involves operating tractor-trailers within the yard, handling materials, and working closely with the crew to ensure safe and efficient loading. The Driver plays a key role in maintaining safety standards and ensuring materials are properly prepared for transport.

Salary $33.04

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

• Assist with stockpiling and loading panels/products onto trailers
• Operate tractor-trailer equipment to move materials within the yard
• Secure loads using chains, binders, and tie-down belts
• Perform rigging and work with cranes using proper hand signals
• Climb on trailers and stockpiles to safely handle materials
• Carry and place blocking and rigging equipment as needed
• Use propane burners to clear snow/ice from trailers and materials when necessary
• Support general yard operations and maintain a safe work environment

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a reliable, safety-focused individual with experience in yard operations and commercial driving. They are comfortable working in a physical, fast-paced environment and can work effectively as part of a team. This individual is detail-oriented, takes direction well, and is committed to ensuring loads are handled and secured properly.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record
• Ability to read load lists and communicate effectively with team members
• Forklift experience or willingness to be trained
• Experience with cranes, rigging, and hand signals preferred
• Strong attention to safety and ability to work in a physical environment

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.