Manufacturing Operator

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 Manufacturing Operator. The Manufacturing Operator will operate the shred/sort equipment to ensure manufacturing lines run without interruptions. This role is located in Shelbyville, KY and will be fully on-site.

Starting Pay: $23.50/hr

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour Shifts 

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Pay Schedule: Weekly

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operator Responsibilities:

• Runs HMI to ensure the manufacturing line runs without interruptions.
• Safely operates mobile plant and equipment such as forklifts, yard sweepers, front-end loaders, skid steer, and Sengenbogen per applicable procedure.
• Directing Shred/Sort technicians to empty hoppers as needed
• Load infeed hoppers.
• Print/apply rejected box labels and change out as needed.
• Check/Empty conveyor cleanout tubs.
• Take empty boxes/skids out.
• All other duties assigned during shifts

Manufacturing Operator Qualifications:

• 3 + years of manufacturing experience
• 3 + years of forklift experience
• 1 + years of heavy equipment operation
• Ability to calculate basic math to verify weights
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• High School Diploma
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent attendance

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 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.