Union Operator Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Crane Operator will be responsible for locating and moving production materials from production plant to yard storage. Will fulfill shipping requirements daily. Operator will ensure that all employees working around this equipment are not exposed to preventable accidents. This individual will conduct daily physical inspections of the equipment and its rigging.

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, youre part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether youre 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 YOULL DO

• Operate crane and heavy equipment safely in accordance with company procedures, training, and safety standards
• Perform daily inspections of cranes and heavy equipment to ensure proper working condition and report defects immediately
• Apply proper rigging practices and verify load capacities prior to lifting or moving materials with cranes and equipment
• Safely climb on and off cranes, heavy equipment, and form surfaces to complete required tasks
• Use hand tools including cutoff saws, grinders, drills, and related equipment to support crane and production operations
• Operate gas/acetylene torch equipment as needed for fabrication, cutting, or repair work
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to support yard and production needs
• Demonstrate professional conduct at all times and maintain a safe, trustworthy work environment on job sites

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

A safety-focused crane operator with strong situational awareness, who takes pride in precise material handling and maintaining a controlled, hazard-free work environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, communicates clearly with team members, and works efficiently in a fast-paced production and yard setting while ensuring equipment and rigging are always properly inspected and secured.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to lead a team with respect, professionalism, and dignity
• Strong ability to work collaboratively to complete projects efficiently
• Self-motivated and driven to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers
• Authorized forklift operator or willingness and ability to learn forklift operation
• Experienced in operating overhead crane systems and crane-ways
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of the organization

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 (Depending on location)
• 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.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

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.

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