SHIPPING ASSISTANT - HILLSBORO

Wells Concrete • Hillsboro, TX

107d

About The Position

The Shipping Assistant at Wells in Hillsboro, TX, coordinates with loading crews at both the Architectural and Structural plants for upcoming jobs and loads to be built for shipping. This role involves building load tickets for yard personnel to use for loading precast panels. The position is essential for ensuring that all shipping operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

• High school education preferred but not required.
• QC knowledge and Concrete Vision knowledge preferred but not required.
• Basic team skills.
• Ability to follow complex instructions.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop tickets preferred.
• Basic planning and organization skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Orders and rents trailers for loading operations at the plant from multiple rental companies.
• Maintains records and upkeep of owned trailer assets, including DOT inspections, registration, and maintenance.
• Coordinates with hauling companies for loads to be delivered to the site prior to shipping.
• Prints out shipping tickets for drivers from Concrete Vision and enters completed shipping tickets for loads delivered to the site into Concrete Vision.
• Coordinates with the erection company/erector regarding pieces needed, loads delivered, and times of delivery, wait times, and special deliveries.
• Works with project management to get loose hardware or special items to and from the site on loads in or out of the plant and job site.
• Coordinates with the fabrication shop for deliveries of loose hardware to the job site.
• Contacts roadside aid for flat repairs on loads being delivered to job sites during shipping operations.
• Tracks and monitors loads daily to ensure products are loaded and sent out in time to reach the job site before needed.
• Coordinates with quality control personnel regarding load information and issues to be cleared in Concrete Vision to print shipping tickets for drivers.
• Coordinates the pickup of trailers and supplies at the job site for return with hauler and erector.
• Coordinates with plant manager, project managers, and fabrication manager for loads to pick up from outside entities and other plants.
• Coordinates maintenance on trailers and semi-trucks with maintenance personnel.
• Tracks and monitors the gate semi-truck driver to ensure equipment is kept in good working order.
• Tracks and orders delivery between structural and architectural plants of parts, hardware, forms, and precast panels.
• Completes additional work as directed by supervisor or manager in a timely and efficient manner.

Benefits

• 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.
• Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED