PRODUCTION LABORER

Company: Wells
Location: Valders
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION Produce high-quality Concrete products with a focus on safety and efficiency. 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. 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. 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 Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work with co-workers to strip, set-up and pour the bed in a timely manner Work with the Quality Control Department to ensure optimal quality Take direction from their Team Leader and Supervisor Flexible to perform work in any area including Production, Yard, Patching and other areas as needed Maintain a safe environment and have good housekeeping skills while working Participate in Lean Manufacturing objectives and improves the efficiencies of the department Have knowledge of quality programs and be able to perform quality work Come to work with a good attitude and work the hours needed to fulfill the job requirements Knowledgeable of day-to-day tasks that are performed and are aware of what the next step is without being told Maintain a professional relationship with employees in the plant and office Support company policies and have a positive attitude while working EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED High School Diploma or GED Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers Must be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently General math skills and ability to read tape measure Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently and work independently when needed Knowledge of products the company uses, and which products would work best Understand and accept changes that are implemented to become Best in Class PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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) This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. Wells in 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.

Keywords: Wells, Des Plaines , PRODUCTION LABORER, Manufacturing , Valders, Illinois