Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Yard Supervisor coordinates yard activities to ensure smooth operations of yard activities including but not limited to patching, sandblasting, stockpiling, loading, yard organization, etc. Prospective candidates shall have knowledge of shop drawings, proper handling of precast components, as well as good knowledge of rigging. The individual must be self-motivated, be able to work well with others and possess good communication and organizational skills.

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan

Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, schedule and lead all yard personnel of start times and daily tasks.
• Have knowledge of material that needs to be stockpiled to ensure orderly storage, as well as organizing adequate yard space based on the size of the project being stocked.
• Coordinate stripping with production to ensure the proper amount of equipment is available so the operation can be completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with dispatch to have an adequate amount of loads loaded ahead – coordinate loading of return loads, ensuring equipment is available as not to delay shipment.
• Maintain overall organization of the yard space including storage of finished product, storage of trailers, parking, etc.
• Manage housekeeping, snow removal, and grading of the yard.
• Direct patchers on what needs to be patched and when, based on when the material is due to be delivered. Ensure all patching is done prior to shipment.
• Work in conjunction with the maintenance shop to ensure yard equipment is properly maintained and the repairs are done as required.
• Control inventory of rigging used in the yard. Alert the designated person when rigging needs to be ordered.
• Control inventory of dunnage and monitor levels of when to order to ensure no delays.
• Distribute information to loading crews as to what is being stripped so they are prepared with the proper rigging and the cranes/lifts are positioned in the proper place. Maintain log of where particular jobs/pieces are located in the yard.
• Ensure product is stockpiled in a timely fashion to ensure equipment is available as necessary.
• Ensure all employees are following safety procedures and company policies.
• Communicate directly to Manager and Quality organization daily about productions finished goods (successes or issues).
• Maintain all direct employee documents such as vacation, payroll, disciplinary reports, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• 2+ years of relevant experience in construction, factory or manufacturing environments preferred
• Prior pre-cast experience preferred
• Knowledge of blue prints
• Knowledge of proper handling of precast components
• Knowledge of rigging
• Ability to manage inventory
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong team leadership skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as work boots, hard hats, work gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection
• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently
• Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements
• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions
• Moderate to high exposure to production environment
• Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific)
• Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)

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.