Material Handler

Wieland North America•East Alton, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Material Handler. The Material Handler is responsible for moving and transporting material throughout the facility utilizing cranes, and other lifting devices. They will also be responsible for organizing and cataloging inventory, incoming receivables, and outgoing product as needed. This role is located in East Alton, IL and will be fully on-site. Starting Pay: $32.17/hour to start, $35.74/hour upon completion of 2080 hours worked Schedule: Rotating Swing Shift (Days, Afternoons, Midnights) Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly

Requirements

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.
Ability to read a tape measure and capability to read a vernier caliper
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.
High School Diploma or equivalency.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Three years of manufacturing experience or heavy labor experience

Nice To Haves

Metals experience preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Safely maneuver motorized material handling equipment in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
Ensure all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations and reports service requests as needed.
Ensure equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off or loading and unloading it.
Safely select product with higher degree of accuracy.
Follow direction of department leader(s).
Collaborate with team members to achieve department goals.
Efficiently move and load product from staging and/or storage areas.
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.
Attend meeting and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.
Work in other departments as needed.
Perform General Laborer tasks as required.
Participate daily with general housekeeping of warehouse and work area.
Perform routine inspections of product as needed
Operation of drum cleaning equipment
Other duties as assigned.