Tire Press Operator

Title: Mobile Tire Press Operator

Department: Parts

Reports to: Parts Manager

Job Objective:

The tire press operation is 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 multiple times per day, depending on business demands.

Responsibilities:

• Drive a company vehicle to customer sites daily to provide on-site tire service
• Safely remove, install and replace forklift tires using the tire press
• Operate the tire press safely
• Operate forklifts and equipment in compliance with safety standards
• 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
• Care for and maintain tools, equipment and company vehicles
• Assist with loading, unloading and inventorying tires
• Participate in safety, training, and environmental sustainability programs, and maintaining licenses and certifications to avoid expirations
• Represent the company professionally: maintain a clean uniform and work area, communicate courteously with customers, and provide helpful information
• Any other assigned duties

Skills Required:

• Strong commitment to workplace safety: able to operate tools and machinery responsibly and effectively
• Solid organizational and time-management skills
• Basic Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills
• Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Forklift Certification (Or ability to obtain)
• Proactive, team-oriented approach with a focus on creating positive experiences for colleagues and customers
• Valid Drivers license with a clean driving record

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

· Steel toed, non-slip, work boots

· Leather gloves, rubber gloves

· Safety glasses, as necessary

· Hearing protection, as necessary

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

· 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 High Hand Force

· 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

· Moderate to High Hand-Arm Vibration

· Exposure to hot and cold weather, warm and cool warehouses

· Slip and fall hazards, wet floors

· Compression, pinch, and cut hazards working around tires

· Impact gun creates excessive noise and requires hearing protection.

Education:

· A technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs preferred

All candidates who are offered employment must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20