Mobile Equipment Operator I

Wieland North America, Inc; Nameoki (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Growth opportunities

Wellness program

Sustainability

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. is hiring a Mobile Equipment Operator I for the Granite City, IL distribution site. The role operates sit-down forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse, with a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule and weekly pay.

The on-site position requires strong safety discipline, reliability, and teamwork. The successful candidate will drive equipment, assist with general labor, and participate in daily warehouse activities to support operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions for forklift operations.
• Ability to wear PPE and follow health and safety regulations.
• Read and understand packaging and shipping documents.
• Must meet attendance schedule with reliability and consistency.
• Demonstrate good judgment and ask questions when needed.
• Be attentive to detail and keep safety as a priority.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver motorized material handling equipment per safety regulations.
• Maintain equipment and report service requests.
• Position equipment properly before use and during loading/unloading.
• Select products with high accuracy.
• Follow directions from department leaders and collaborate with team.
• Move and load product from staging/ storage to trailers.
• Keep work area clean and safe; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift safety

PPE compliance

Read shipping documents

Attendance reliability

Good judgment

Attention to detail

Safety priority

Job description

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities.With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safety,ambition,optimism,reliability,ownership,diversity, &respect.

Wieland is hiring a Mobile Equipment Operator I. The Mobile Equipment Operator I will be responsible for sit-down forklift and/or other material handling equipment as part of the distribution process within a fast-paced warehouse setting. The ideal candidate should have proven forklift driving experience, require little supervision, demonstrate initiative, and have extreme attention to detail. This candidate must also be able to work within a team environment, be organized and flexible, able to work on multiple tasks. This role is located in Granite City, IL,and will be fully on-site.

Hourly Pay Range: $18/hr - $20/hr

Work Schedule: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Pay Schedule: Weekly

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good-faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Responsibilities

Mobile Equipment Operator I Responsibilities:

• Safely maneuver motorized material handling equipment in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations and reports service requests as needed.
• Ensuring equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off or loading and unloading it.
• Safely select of product with a high degree of accuracy.
• Willingness to follow the direction of department leader(s).
• Collaborate with team members to achieve department goals.
• Efficiently moves and loads product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.
• Perform routine inspection of work area to ensure sites are kept clean and safe.
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Bring problems to the attention of the Supervisor, Safety, or HR.
• Follow Daily Procedures & Protocols as set forth in job orientations and training.
• Attending meetings and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.
• Flexibility to perform General Laborer tasks as required.
• Participate daily with general housekeeping of warehouse and work area.
• Other duties assigned with flexibility to work in other departments as needed.

Mobile Equipment Operator I Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to forklift operations.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations - Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. Hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, gloves, full body harnesses, or other protective equipment as required by the location and work performed. Some tasks may require work in confined spaces.
• Use of a respirator may be required for certain tasks. Must be medically cleared, fit-tested, and qualified to wear a respirator when applicable. Must maintain appropriate personal grooming to ensure an effective respirator seal.
• Ability to read and understand packaging and shipping documents.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Demonstrate good judgment and ask questions as needed.
• Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety.
• Maintains safety as high priority in all aspects of responsibility.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Periods of standing, walking, negotiating stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks, and platforms.
• Walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to production environments that are not temperature-controlled.
• Manual dexterity for handling and manipulating items, samples, and tools.
• Vision abilities, including close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to stand, balance, walk, and reach for extended periods.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Stand for extended periods, walk, and reach with hands or arms.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, touch or manipulate items.
• Stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and walk while handling cases of product.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in ourunique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations

Wieland is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.