Mobile Equipment Operator l

at Wieland North America, Inc. in Granite City, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Mobile Equipment Operator l
Job Location

US-IL-Granite City
ID

2024-2724

# of Openings 
2  

Posted Date 
5 hours ago(7/15/2024 1:53 PM)
Overview

Unleash your Potential - Seize your career opportunity now, with Wieland!
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 will be responsible for 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, 3101 Missouri Ave,Granite City,Illinois, and will be fully on-site.
Starting Pay: $18 HR
Schedule: 7AM - 3:30PM CST / Monday - Friday
Pay Schedule: BI-Weekly

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
Safety maneuver of 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 in on and off or loading and unloading it.
Safety selection of product with higher degree of accuracy.
Willingness to follow 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 trainings.
Attending meeting and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.
Flexibility to work in other departments as needed.
Flexibility to perform General Laborer tasks as required.
Participate daily with general housekeeping of warehouse and work area.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to forklift operations.
Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)
Ability to read and understand packaging and shipping documents.
Sit for extended period of times.
Stand for extended periods, walk and reach with hands or arms.
Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch.
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
Lift up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally.
Use hands and fingers to handle, touch or manipulate items.
Demonstrate good judgement and asks questions as needed.
Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety.
Maintains safety as high priority in all aspects of responsibility.
Stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and walk while handling cases of product.
Have vision abilities to include proximate vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Joining Wieland's team gives you...
Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique 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.