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Job description
Manufacturing Operator
Job Location
US-KY-Shelbyville
ID
# of Openings
2
Posted Date
5 months ago(5/8/2026 4:01 PM)
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.
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