Warehouse Driver - 3rd Shift - Unit

We are a highly automated Tier 1 supplier of wheel-bearing hubs for the automotive industry located in Elgin, IL. As part of NTN, the world's third largest bearing manufacturer, we have over 75 plants worldwide and over 100 years of premium quality.

About the role

Assist in the safe production of quality products by ensuring parts are moved through the production process efficiently and checked for quality.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, move, unload, and stack material and supplies using electric or liquefied-gas powered industrial equipment such as walkies, ball carts, reach trucks, stackers, stand-up, or sit-down trucks (forklifts).
• Visually check all incoming material, outgoing finished product, and their packaging (including skids) for damage; report any suspected damage in writing.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Properly secure loads with seat belts or straps before moving with powered industrial trucks.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material/equipment needs.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transport loads to designated areas.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Deliver components and other supplies to the appropriate place on the production floor based on the production schedule and need, in a safe and timely manner.
• Verify material in the warehouse is approved for use before pulling it from skids.
• Record inventory transactions using the Bar Code Inventory system.
• Perform routine inspection and refueling on powered industrial trucks, such as charging batteries or replacing liquefied-gas tanks.
• Apply principles of 5S to assigned areas to ensure everything is organized, clean, and safe.
• Follow all company rules and regulations related to environmental, health, and safety.

Requirements

• General knowledge of material handling, inventory, and quality control practices such as FIFO and lot traceability.
• Skilled at driving powered industrial trucks by moving levers and pressing pedals.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English to convey information effectively.
• Minimum of 1 year driving a forklift truck is desired; must be able to become forklift certified within our environment.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety, health, and environmental protection practices.
• Able to consistently meet job attendance requirements.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Must be able to safely mount and dismount forklifts and operate foot and hand pedals.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Sufficient vision to see details at close range to pass inspection tests of finished parts and components.
• Able to work in a plant environment requiring personal protection: bump cap, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel or composite-toed shoes.
• Able to walk and stand on concrete for most of the shift.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibrations.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise level; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Bump caps, steel-toe safety shoes, and safety glasses are required in all production areas; hearing protection is encouraged and may be required in specific areas.
• Jobs on the production floor require a minimum 40-hour workweek; overtime may be required.
• Steady and fast pace of work.

Pay

Starting wage: $21.00 per hour. We offer a 3rd shift differential of $3.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered will be based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with separate company contribution to your retirement account.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement.