Lift Truck Operator (110) - 2nd Shift

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Pay Rate

$20/hr shift differential

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, Annual Incentive Plan

Summary

General Summary

Knowledge and skills beyond that of an Operator through work on manufacturing equipment, machinery or information systems. Responsible for troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. Complete work that meets production and quality standards. Notify the Operations Supervisor of any occurrences that negatively impact production. This Team Member typically has acquired the general knowledge and skills of the Operator. Adhere to safety, health, and environmental guidelines .

Reporting Relationships

• Job Reports to (Please List Job Title):
  
  

Operations Supervisor

• Job Titles and Number of Employees by Job Title Reporting to this Job:
  
  

No direct reports

Primary Duty

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duty? (Yes/No)

• Perform duties in the assigned work area, which include machine and specialized equipment operations, mill operations, shipping and receiving, materials handling, warehouse and dock, quality, laser cutting, mold cleaning, high rise/turret truck and others.
  
  

Yes

• Set Up, Operate or shut down equipment and run computer programs needed to complete and document work assignments.
  
  

Yes

• Follow safety procedures and DRIV’s safety policy at all times. Notify the Operations Supervisor of unsafe or hazardous working conditions immediately.
  
  

Yes

• Follow Quality Management System requirements as outlined for the job. Suggests ways for continual improvement for the work unit assigned and to ways to improve efficiencies between work units.
  
  

Yes

• Perform visual, and functional inspection according to engineering drawings/specifications and general quality Inspection.
  
  

Yes

• Certified or has the ability to be certified to complete 1st article checks.
  
  

Yes

• Precisely follow written instructions as outlined on press cards, standard work, or work instructions.
  
  

Yes

• 5S Housekeeping and work area cleaning tasks
  
  

Yes

• Resolve minor issues that hinder or slow the progress in the work area.
  
  

No

• Other tasks and assignments consistent with knowledge and training.
  
  

No

Requirements

Job Requirements :

Education:

Successful completion of high school highly preferred but not required.

Experience And Skill Requirements

Level

Typical Experience

Skills

Associate

One to Two Years

• Proficient with tools, programs and equipment needed to perform job duties.
• Work assignments are fairly routine and work is closely supervised.
  
  

Core

Two to Four Years

Associate Skills Plus

• Set-up machines and systems used to complete work.
• Troubleshoot equipment.
• Complete quality inspections
• Works under general supervision.
  
  

Senior

Four Years or More

Associate And Core Skills Plus

• Assist others when complex issues arise in area of expertise.
• Able to program machines and equipment and has the skills to work in various areas of the manufacturing facility.
• Works independently to complete assignments.
• Might interface with Engineering and Quality Technicians to resolve issues or handle special projects/requests.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The below requirements are for all job titles within this family, but may differ between each individual position:

• Climb/Balance: Regularly required.
• Stooping: Regularly required.
• Kneeling: Regularly required.
• Crouch/Crawl: Regularly required.
• Bending: Regularly required.
• Standing: Regularly required.
• Handle Materials: Regularly required.
• Manipulate Objects: Regularly required.
• Vision: Ability to see objects up close or at a distance, in color, adjust focus, and use peripheral vision regularly.
• Lifting: continuously lifting objects weighing 5lb – 20lb, frequently lifting objects 20lb – 40lb, and occasionally or seldom lifting objects 40lb – 75lb.
  
  

Addendum: Specifics for Area Worked

Position Summary

Deliver raw materials and parts throughout the assigned department using a forklift. Perform battery maintenance, forklift preventive maintenance, inventory management and inventory control tasks as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming conveyor and deliver to assigned locations.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect forklift to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
• Change truck Battery when needed and preform battery maintenance.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Managing inventory using warehouse management system.
• Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions.
  
  

Qualifications - Required Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Physical requirements to include but not limited to:
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs continuously.
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Manual dexterity.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and crouch or crawl.
  

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.