Unleash your Potential - Seize your career opportunity now, with Wieland!

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 Assistant I for 1st shift. The Manufacturing Assistant I (MA I) will be responsible for the purpose of the Manufacturing Assistant 1 (MA1) is to learn and participate in all aspects of the manufacturing floor activity, including skid-building, material location and handling, and the safe loading and unloading of trucks in Shipping and Receiving. The MA1 understands the difference between cyclical work and non-cyclical work on the production lines and performs these duties as needed. The MA1 will become fork truck certified, works under direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor and performs a variety of moderate tasks and functional activities. This role is located in Parsippany, NJ and will be fully on-site.

*Please also note that we are a Union facility.

Starting Pay: $19.33 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift

Pay Schedule: Weekly

This position is eligible for quarterly Gainsharing bonus payout.

Manufacturing Assistant I Responsibilities:

Actively participates in pre-shift meetings
• Responsible for physical condition of warehouse through inspecting equipment, cleaning up work areas and checking for safety concerns
• Able to complete packing from Red Bud, CTL Lines, Case Break Work Center, Skid Building Center, Channel Coil, Slitters and Packing Lines
• Gather and stage packing supplies; accurately pack materials according to customer needs, and manage workplace organization of the packaging area
• Must be able to build skids based on required sizes
• Operates fork truck and other warehouse equipment in a safe and reliable manner
• Ability to use hand scanner and moved finished goods to appropriate location
• Able to drive a tow motor to load / unload trucks, and move material across the plant
• Complies with OSHA and company safety requirements, and advises management on concerns or needed actions
• Reviews all paperwork for accuracy and/or additional work requirements
• Assists with periodic inventory.
• Willingness to work overtime on occasion

Manufacturing Assistant I Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload
• Attention to detail and accuracy of information
• Problem-solver, with a customer service attitude and orientation
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

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 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ 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.