Tire Building Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.

Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6,700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 13 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

General Job Description

Move and supply products in the tire building area. Move materials or finished goods. Handle materials in a safe and orderly manner. Assist with the timely fulfilment and delivery of products.

Key Responsibilities

• Load materials into tire building machines
• Handle material, scrap, and waste
• Sort material and tires
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing material and products
• Move material to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas
• Identify and label materials, and record their locations in the warehouse/on the shelves to maintain inventory
• Prepare finished products for shipment by identifying their location, then pulling, packing, and loading them
• Comply with all warehouse safety rules and guidelines
• Perform general housekeeping and sanitation tasks
• Safely operate a forklift (following appropriate training)
• Move products in warehouses and manufacturing facilities, either manually or using equipment such as trucks or forklifts. Their responsibilities may include pulling inventory and moving stock and other materials to fulfil orders and unloading product deliveries by pulling them off of trucks and putting them on shelves

Job Requirements

• Secondary School
• Min. 1 year of experience working in a warehouse setting or in logistics; experience in operating material handling equipment preferred
• Certification to ride forklift truck preferred
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend and to lift heavy materials

Note:

*This is a general description of the role – other duties and responsibilities can be defined and assigned by the role manager during the course of employment.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• HSA/FSA Options
• 401K with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Yokohama TWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

You should be proficient in:

• Continuous Improvement
• Warehouse Experience
• Material Handler Experience
• Heavy Material Handling
• Forklift Licensed
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Meets Physical Requirements
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment