SWITCH TRUCK OPERATOR

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Switch Truck Operator is responsible for safely moving, positioning, and staging trailers throughout the yard to support shipping and production operations. This role ensures trailers are placed accurately for loading and pickup while maintaining constant awareness of surrounding equipment, including Mi-Jacks, vehicles, and pedestrian traffic. The operator plays a key role in keeping material flow efficient, organized, and safe within a fast-paced production environment.

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

• Operate yard truck safely to move trailers throughout the shipping yard
• Position trailers accurately for loading and staging operations
• Transport loaded and empty trailers to designated pickup and staging areas
• Maintain constant awareness of Mi-Jacks, other equipment, and pedestrian traffic to ensure safe operations
• Follow all safety procedures and yard protocols to support efficient and incident-free movement of materials

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a safety-focused, dependable operator with strong time management skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced yard environment. They communicate well, follow procedures consistently, and work effectively as part of a team while maintaining awareness of their surroundings at all times.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Safely operate switch trucks to move trailers and support yard operations
• Maintain a clean work area and consistently follow all safety polici