On-Site Forklift Operator II — Day Shift

Wieland North America, Inc; Granite City, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Sustainability initiatives

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc in Granite City, IL is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator II to safely operate sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment in a fast-paced warehouse. You will work on-site, Mon–Fri 7:00 am – 3:30 pm with weekly pay, contributing to clean, organized staging and shipping processes.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, good judgment and reliable attendance, with a pay range of $20–$22 per hour. Training and safety procedures are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift operation in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Job description

Wieland North America, Inc in Granite City, IL is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator II to safely operate sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment in a fast-paced warehouse. You will work on-site, Mon–Fri 7:00 am – 3:30 pm with weekly pay, contributing to clean, organized staging and shipping processes.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, good judgment and reliable attendance, with a pay range of $20–$22 per hour. Training and safety procedures are emphasized.