STRIPPING LABORER
About the role
Clean and prepare stripping hardware to ensure safe, efficient panel removal. Remove concrete panels from the production area using the safest and most efficient methods available. Ensure all nails are removed from the wood forms and that all debris is cleaned from each panel after the stripping process. Night Shift starts at 2am. 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.
Benefits
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.
Responsibilities
- Verify rails, bullheads, and kickers are removed before stripping the panel
- Ensure all nails are removed from the mold materials
- Smooth concrete edges with a hand stone prior to stripping the panel
- Inspect all rigging before use
- Help clean the production area after the stripping process
- Assist in preparing panels for final finishing in the yard
- Support special projects as assigned by the supervisor
- Complete all assigned tasks safely and efficiently
Qualifications
We’re looking for a hands-on, safety-driven individual who takes pride in keeping work areas clean and operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-focused, and able to follow directions while working efficiently with a team. This person brings a strong work ethic, stays proactive, and isn’t afraid of physical work.
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Self-starter with a high level of motivation
- Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision
- Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and strong manual dexterity with problem-solving skills
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. 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.