2ND SHIFT ARCHITECTURAL YARD RIGGER

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Yard Rigger is responsible for safely directing crane operations during the lifting, moving, and placement of precast panels. This role uses rigging equipment, communicates continuously with the crane operator, and ensures panels are properly handled, stored, and shipped in a safe and efficient manner.

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

• Responsible for signaling the crane operator during panel lifting and placement.
• Uses rigging devices for the transportation, storage, and shipping of precast panels.
• Hooks and unhooks lifting cables, ring clutches, and spreader bars.
• Guides the cranes and is to always remain in constant communication via two-way radio with the crane operator as they guide the crane around blind spots.
• Place dunnage used to store panels in racks or trailers for shipping to customers.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, highly alert, and communicates clearly while working in a fast-paced production environment. They work well on a team, remain attentive to surroundings, and are comfortable working at heights and around heavy equipment.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and have effective communication skills.
• Must always remain alert to your surroundings.