General Mill Hand/ General Labor Pool/ General helper
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Salary$20 – $27/hr
LocationReading, PA, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live22h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High school diploma or equivalent
Mechanically and mathematically inclined
Able to use 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
Fork Lift License and Crane Certification
Skills
computer_operations
micrometer
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Wellness programs
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 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, PA and will be fully on-site.
Pay & Growth Opportunities
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Start strong: 8 weeks of paid training on first shift at $19.50/hour
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Boost your pay: After training, enter the bonus pool, earning $4.00+ more per hour
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Grow with us: Attendance-based increases at 5 and 8 months
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Earn more: In 8 weeks earn more than $23.50 and in 8 months, many employees reach up to $26.50/hour + shift differentials
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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)
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Career path: Opportunity to bid on other operator roles
Responsibilities
General Mill Hand / General Labor Pool / General Helper Responsibilities:
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Comply with all safety regulations while in the plant.
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Comply with the Wieland Heyco Quality System and work instruction documents.
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Review the mill card prior to processing and understand the customer requirements.
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Assist at the assigned slitting machines and help with productivity.
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Handle material from slitting to shipping in the following manner: Banding, Skidding, Weighing, Identifying, Returning material to stock as necessary
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Complete all quality checks and to enter the required information onto the mill card.
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Comply with the Heyco Quality System at all times during processing.
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Keep the work area clean.
General Mill Hand/ General Labor Pool- Class C Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Mechanically and mathematically inclined.
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Able to use the computer operations.
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Able to learn how to read a micrometer.
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Frequent standing, bending, stooping, gripping
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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 Wieland’s team gives you…
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Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
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Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
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Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
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Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
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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.
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Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations**.**
Legal
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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