Forklift Operator, Utility

$54,954 - $54,954/Yr

Wieland S.A.S. - East Alton, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

East Alton, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers

About the position

Wieland is seeking a Forklift Operator, Utility to support plant operations by facilitating the flow of materials from raw materials to finished products. This entry-level position involves operating light mobile equipment, performing inspections, and assisting in maintenance work to minimize downtime. The role is fully on-site in East Alton, IL, and requires adherence to safety regulations and collaboration with team members to achieve departmental goals.

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 report service requests as needed.
• Ensure equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off or loading and unloading it.
• Safely select product with a 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 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.
• Attend meetings 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.

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 periods of time.
• 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 ask questions as needed.
• Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety.
• Maintains safety as a high priority in all aspects of responsibility.
• 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.
• Three years of manufacturing experience or heavy labor experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Metals experience preferred, not required.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance