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General Mill Hand General Labor Pool General helper


Job Location:

Reading, PA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 4 - 4
Posted: 2 October 2026 (23 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Wielands Cultural Values

Wielands culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company we benefit daily from our employees knowledge and our cultural vision we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safetyambitionoptimismreliabilityownershipdiversity &respect.

Wieland is hiring a General Mill Hand/ General Labor Pool / General Helper. The General Mill Hand/ General Labor Pool will be responsible for Processing products which meet or exceed customer specifications at an acceptable productivity level. With safety at the forefront the training for this position is expected to last 8 weeks. After 8 weeks of training at either slitting line the employee must complete High Risk Training to graduate to A Rate General Labor Pool and start to earn the bonus. This role is located in Reading PAand will be fully on-site.

Pay & Growth Opportunities

  • Start strong: 8 weeks of paid training on first shift at $19.50/hour
  • Boost your pay: After training enter the bonus pool earning $4.00 more per hour
  • Grow with us: Attendance-based increases at 5 and 8 months
  • Earn more: In 8 weeks earn more than $23.50 and in 8 months many employees reach up to $26.50/hour shift differentials
  • Shift options: 2nd shift 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm ($1.75/hr) or 3rd shift 11:00 pm - 7:00 am ($1.25/hr)
  • Career path: Opportunity to bid on other operator roles
Responsibilities

General Mill Hand / General Labor Pool / General Helper Responsibilities:

  • Comply with all safety regulations while in the plant.
  • Comply with the Wieland Heyco Quality System and work instruction documents.
  • Review the mill card prior to processing and understand the customer requirements.
  • Assist at the assigned slitting machines and help with productivity.
  • Handle material from slitting to shipping in the following manner: Banding Skidding Weighing Identifying Returning material to stock as necessary
  • Complete all quality checks and to enter the required information onto the mill card.
  • Comply with the Heyco Quality System at all times during processing.
  • Keep the work area clean.

General Mill Hand/ General Labor Pool- Class C Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Mechanically and mathematically inclined.
  • Able to use the computer operations.
  • Able to learn how to read a micrometer.
  • Frequent standing bending stooping gripping
  • Frequent walking.
  • Some lifting and carrying short distances (40 lbs)
  • Manual dexterity needed to perform activities.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to perform computations.
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
  • Assist the operator process with the customer order to completion from the mill card specifications

Work Environment- Manufacturing Plant

License- Fork Lift License and Crane Certification

Qualifications

Joining Wielands 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 9000 employees worldwide and 40 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
  • Wellness Programs Wieland encourages participation in ourunique 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 anequal 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.


About Company

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For over 200 years, the Wieland Group has been known for its expert knowledge of copper and copper alloys.

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