Tire Building Material Handler

About the Role

The Tire Building Material Handler operates jeeps, tuggers, walkies, forklifts, and material handling equipment for the purpose of delivering components to the Commercial Truck Tire building machines. They are also responsible for collecting and weighing green waste and collecting scrap components from the tire building machines and returning those to the supplying departments as well as returning empty books/cassettes to their respective departments.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Effectively communicate with supervision, other tire-room personnel, and any supplying department supervision
• Follow all plant policies, environmental policies, and plant and departmental safety policies
• Must be certified to operate a Forklift through the Safety Department
• Follow standard practices and perform all work necessary to obtain quality and quantity production promptly and accurately, and keeping work areas neat, clean, and orderly
• Perform other duties as directed by the Shift Leaders or Department Manager
• Read and understand written and oral instructions as to specs, procedures, tolerances, and various construction and quality requirements
• Communicate with other inbound and outbound operators, production operators, other crew members and supervision
• Demonstrate the characteristics of 5S to keep work areas neat, clean, aligned, and orderly
• Drive and operate other material handling equipment as needed and be responsible for the proper care and safe operation of the material handling equipment

Qualifications

• HS diploma / GED
• Successful completion of the Work Keys assessment (Silver)
• 1-2 years experience in manufacturing preferred
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 100 lbs, bending, and manual handling tasks
• Able to lead and foster teamwork
• Able to read and understand specifications, follow written and oral instructions
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Knowledge of Computers
• Experience preferred using PIV (powered industrial) vehicles
• Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts – days, nights, and weekends

Benefits

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader

Work Environment

Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes. The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating sit-down tugger, with comprehensive training provided.