Heavy Equipment Operator & Loader - Outdoor, CDL

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is hiring a Manufacturing-Heavy Equipment Processor at our Decatur, Illinois center. You will load/unload equipment, operate forklifts and cranes, and handle transport movements within the yard and facility.

The role requires ability to work outdoors, read shipping paperwork, and hold a valid driver's license. Starting pay is $20–$23 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and cranes.
• Read and interpret shipping/receiving paperwork (bills of lading, manifests, etc.).
• Maintain physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk throughout shift.
• Must have a current driver’s license to move units to yard or from factory.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload construction equipment to/from trailers.
• Safely operate lift truck, overhead crane, or other machinery.
• Drive and move equipment to facilitate transport and staging.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions as required.
• Read and interpret shipping/receiving paperwork.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Reading shipping paperwork

Valid driver’s license

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is hiring a Manufacturing-Heavy Equipment Processor at our Decatur, Illinois center. You will load/unload equipment, operate forklifts and cranes, and handle transport movements within the yard and facility.

The role requires ability to work outdoors, read shipping paperwork, and hold a valid driver's license. Starting pay is $20–$23 per hour, depending on experience.