Material Handling-Forklift

Role Overview:

Tredit Tire and Wheel is dedicated to remaining a recognized leader in the supply of quality tire & wheel assemblies to Original Equipment Manufacturers and the Aftermarket. We are dedicated to a high level of integrity in all dealings with our customers vendors and employees. Our corporate culture is based on our belief that people are our greatest asset.

To remain a recognized leader we are seeking a Material Handling Specialist/Forklift Operator that is a motivated self-starter dependable and team-oriented to provide the best customer experience. We are looking for someone who has strong communication skills attention to detail and time management. This position is responsible for providing support to the supply chain through collecting loading shipping and receiving warehouse products. This position will be responsible for operating technical equipment optimizing loading for efficient logistics and assisting in other warehouse functions to ensure optimal operation of the business. Forklift Operators will be trained in several departments. Duties may vary to include some or all of the following job responsibilities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Operate a 5000 lb. forklift to move over-sized material for shipping & receiving and to supply production lines.
• Tire racks are 81.5 W x 56 D x 81 H- these are transported double stacked and can weight up to 2000 lbs. per rack
• Wheel pallets are 8 W x 3 D x 8 H these are transported single stacked and can weight up to 4000 lbs. per pallet
• Verify incoming shipments for exact item accurate counts and the condition of materials.
• Verify outgoing orders for accuracy of paperwork proper build and correct materials.
• Complete all the necessary shipping and receiving paperwork.
• Arrange product for storage or pick up in accordance with instructions.
• Communicate with all internal departments and personnel via e-mail or phone to provide status of material movement activity especially regarding critical situations.
• Perform physical inventory counts as required and assist in reconciling discrepant material.
• Understand the daily work schedule and delivery requirements to achieve on time delivery.
• Safely operate yard jockey for the moving of trailers around the lot including backing into and out of docking bays.
• May be asked to assist on production lines when needed.
• Always maintains a clean and safe work environment by sweeping cleaning and removing trash.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Join the Tredit Tire Team:

Tredit Tire and Wheel is a great place to work. Besides a great working environment and opportunities for growth through our promote from within program we offer our associates a competitive benefit package to include:

• Medical dental and vision
• Company paid basic life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
• FSA
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program Available
• Additional voluntary benefits available

What Tredit Tire is looking for:

• High school diploma GED or equivalent is preferred.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Experience in all areas of warehouse operation is strongly preferred: shipping receiving and warehousing.
• Proficiency using a computer and data entry.
• Knowledge working with Syspro or similar ERP software preferred.
• Knowledge of tire and wheel industry desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills including good judgment in dealing with competing priorities limited resources and time pressure.
• Ability to operate a computer and associated software applications.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of oversight.
• Ability to handle materials and equipment in a responsible manner.
• Ability to quickly learn company products and terminology.
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds.

Tredit Tire and Wheel Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Tredit Tire and Wheel Company not to discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion gender gender identity pregnancy marital status partnership status domestic violence victim status sexual orientation age national origin alienage or citizenship status veteran or military status disability medical condition genetic information caregiver status unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment.

Applicants can learn more about the companys status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster.