What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tire Press Operator position at Bailey Equipment and Intralogistics?
Description
Bailey sold its first forklift in 1949. Since then, Bailey has been a family-owned and operated business dedicated to selling, leasing, renting, servicing, and providing parts for forklift trucks throughout the Southeast.
The Tire Press Operator follows a set process which includes operating a forklift, lifting and rolling tires, loading and unloading the tire press, and removing and installing tires on the forklifts. This process may be repeated 15-20 times per day, depending on business demands.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Replace tires on forklifts.
- Operate the forklift safely.
- Operate the tire press safely.
- Position body to safely remove, roll, and position tires on the press using the lift table.
- Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies and outside purchases in repairs.
- Maintain and care for tools, equipment and forklifts.
- Assist with loading and unloading of tires.
- Participate in the Bailey Company’s safety, training, and environmental sustainability programs, and maintaining licenses and certifications to avoid expirations.
- Represent Bailey by maintaining professional appearance, wearing Bailey uniform, keeping work areas clean, and being courteous and informative with customers.
- Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Multiple health plans including one plan with 100% employer paid premiums.
- Generous 401K matching.
- 100% Employer paid short and long term disability.
- Industry-leading time off plan with new employees earning 3 weeks of PTO per year and eligible for up to 5 additional sick days.
- A family owned and operated business that prioritizes the needs of our employees and customers.
- The ability to grow your career with us through substantial training opportunities for all team members. Training includes both OEM training with our manufacturers and proprietary training developed internally through Bailey University.
Requirements
The individual in this position should be safety conscious, reliable, and able to work with tools and machinery safely and effectively.
Education/Training/Experience:
- A technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Strong mechanical skills
- Good communication skills
- Good, safe work habits
- Strong diagnostic and repair skills
License(s) or Certification(s) Required:
- Forklift Certification
Required PPE Equipment:
- Steel toed, non-slip, work boots (boot reimbursement provided by Bailey).
- Leather gloves, rubber gloves (provided by Bailey).
- Safety glasses (provided by Bailey).
- Hearing protection (provided by Bailey).
- Safety vest (provided by Bailey).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Daily Caution Zones: Total 2 or more hours per day
- Sitting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Standing while working for periods of 30 minutes or more at a time
- Lifting heavy objects (over 80 lbs) slightly off ground using foot as lever and rolling
- Gripping an unsupported object weighing 10 or more pounds per hand or gripping with a force of 10 or more pounds per hand: In addition to other tools, the jack and impact gun are used throughout the day.
- Impact gun (high vibration levels) is used throughout the day
- Standing, squatting or kneeling around forklift
- Exposure to hot and cold weather, warm and cool warehouses
- Slip and fall hazards, wet floors
- Compression, pinch, and cut hazards working around tires
- The impact gun creates excessive noise and require hearing protection
Daily Caution Zones: Total 1 hour per day
- Lifting objects weighing more than 50 pounds when helping load unload tires
Occasional Caution Zones: Once a week or less
- Repeated impact using the hand (heel/base of palm) or knee as a hammer
BAILEY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to protected veteran status, qualified individuals with disabilities and all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.
