3rd Shift Material Handler

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the transportation of all materials and equipment via powered industrial vehicle (PIV) to each cell operation allowing continuous/expeditious production.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate forklift, read and follow directions, and respond quickly in a fast-paced production environment.
• Perform the above within acceptable quality, quantity, performance and safety standards.
• Use Epic Scanner for material movement in SAP.
• Transport materials and baskets to and from work cells as needed to maintain continuous production.
• Overtime as required/requested.
• Load and unload trucks, dump scrap, move machinery, etc. as requested.
• Perform safety checks and basic preventative maintenance daily on the forklifts.
• Follow safety regulations at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year experience with one or more PIV type (tugger, stand-up, sit-down)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to acquire forklift license in timely manner
• Knowledge of safety regulations
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions and charts
• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly to numerous requests and paging announcements
• Alertness and awareness of surrounding activities in all directions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Flexibility to work long hours and other work schedules as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extensive standing or sitting, walking, climbing, stooping, bending over, reaching, twisting, arm wrist and hand motion, pushing, pulling
• Manual dexterity
• Good visual ability
• Frequent skin exposure to chemical - based fluids such as coolant, drawing compounds, lubricating oils, etc

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• This job is performed on the production plant floor and may be in pedestrian-heavy areas
• Varying temperatures (cold to hot)
• Infrequent exposure to outside weather environment
• Fast - paced work environment
• Small, confined space around some machines/equipment
• Wet, slippery floors in some areas

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.