Mobile Equipment Operator II

Wieland North America, Inc; Nameoki (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. in Granite City, IL is hiring a Mobile Equipment Operator II to safely operate sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment in a fast-paced on-site warehouse.

The role requires teamwork, precision, and adherence to safety, with an hourly pay range of $20–$22 and a Monday–Friday schedule. You will support shipping, loading, inventory accuracy, and general labor tasks across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation with safety regulations and PPE usage.
• Adherence to health and safety rules and proper PPE usage.
• Ability to read and understand packaging/shipping documents.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Good judgment and proactive questioning when needed.
• Attention to detail to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Safety-first mindset across all tasks.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with skid steer operations including bucket and ram.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver motorized material handling equipment per safety regs.
• Maintain and report service needs for equipment.
• Position equipment properly before start/stop or loading.
• Select product accurately with high precision.
• Follow directions from department leaders and collaborate across departments.
• Place materials using color code system.
• Move and load product from staging/storage to trailers.
• Ensure material matches invoice in weight, lot, and quantity.
• Follow load placement procedures for safe shipping.
• Package recycled products per carrier specs.
• Inspect work area to keep it clean and safe.
• Follow safety procedures and report issues to supervisor/HR.
• Follow daily procedures and training protocols.
• Attend meetings and refresher courses for safe operation.
• Flex with general labor tasks as needed.
• Participate in warehouse housekeeping and cross-department support.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Equipment maintenance

Color code system

Tools

Skid steer

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 II. The Mobile Equipment Operator II 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: $20/hr - $22/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 II 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 reporting service requests as needed.
• Ensuring equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off or loading and unloading it.
• Safely select product with high degree of accuracy.
• Willingness to follow direction of department leader(s).
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve company goals.
• Proficiency in material placement within color code system.
• Efficiently moves and loads product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.
• Ensures material collected corresponds with invoice, material weight, item number, lot number, purity, quantity, and ensures special packaging requirements are completed.
• Follow load placement procedures in shipping containers and trailers to ensure weight distribution and load patterning for safe shipping of product.
• Prepares and ensures recycled products are packaged according to carrier specifications and regulations.
• 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 II 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.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in operating skid steer, specifically utilizing bucket and push ram attachment.

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 period of times.
• 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 an equal 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.