Manufacturing Operator

Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Manufacturing Operator

Job Location

US-KY-Shelbyville

ID

2026-4010

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.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2026-4010