Equipment Operator

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Manufacturing North America Inc; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Manufacturing North America Inc is seeking an Equipment Operator in Waterloo, IA. The role involves safely operating machinery, overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment, plus light assembly tasks as needed.

You will follow standard work instructions to ensure quality and production standards are met, with no travel expected. The position requires handling pallets, RF scanning, and using WMS, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using RF Scanning equipment and WMS.
• Ability to read, interpret and scan pallet information.
• Ability to understand instructions in English.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience with tire and wheel operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sequence products per customer specifications using RF scanning.
• Operate hand tools, assembly equipment and related warehouse devices.
• Perform quality checks per specifications and ensure labeling accuracy.
• Complete all paperwork/documentation accurately.
• Follow safety guidelines for crane, hoist and mobile equipment.
• Support TVS SCS quality and excellence initiatives.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF Scanning equipment

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

• Location 3520 Newell St,Waterloo, IA, 50703,United States
• Job Category Machine Operator , Assembler , Production
• Industry Manufacturing , Warehousing, Assembly
• Employee Type Full-Time

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Equipment Operator

Summary

The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating machinery, overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment to support manufacturing operations, including sequencing and staging of parts as needed. This role may also perform hands-on assembly tasks, including the use of hand and torque tools. The Equipment Operator follows standard work instructions to ensure tasks are completed safely, accurately, and in alignment with quality and production standards. This position is located in Waterloo, IA.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Sequence products per customer specifications ( product sequencing refers to the process of arranging products in a specific order )
• Use RF scanning equipment to verify sequencing information.
• Operate hand tools, assembly equipment, and basic office/warehouse equipment.
• Sort products for quality checking and defect containment.
• Perform quality checks per company/customer specifications
• Ensure products are labeled and free from defects
• Follow all safety and operational guidelines associated with operating crane and hoist equipment and/or mobile equipment
• Accurately complete all paperwork/documentation associated with the position.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping or removing scrap, pallets, cardboard, etc.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned
• Participate in all TVS SCS quality and excellence initiatives.
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Attentionto Detail
• Technical Capacity
• Teamwork O rientation
• Decision-Making / Problem-Solving Skills
• HighSafety Regard

Travel

No travel is expected in this position.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous work experienceinawarehouseor manufacturing environment
• Previous use of RF Scanning equipment and Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Must be able to identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet information
• Ability to understand instructions in English
• Knowledge of safety practices
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment involving tire and wheel operations is strongly preferred.

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 this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The associate may occasionally be required to lift 51 pounds, anything greater than 51 pounds requires assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This job is performed in a complex manufacturing environment with multiple workstations, heavy machinery and frequent forklift traffic. The facility is subject to seasonal temperature changes. Employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed shoes and any additional equipment as specified by company safety guidelines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time, Non-Exempt. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required. Regular and reliable attendance at work is expected.

Other Duties

Please note that 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.

TVS SCS NA is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture as an EEO employer. The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law within any employment practices. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact [Hope Molyneaux, [e-mail] ] to request a reasonable accommodation. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.