Machine Inspector

Thompson Machinery; Mississippi; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Vision and dental insurance

401k matching

Profit Sharing

Paid holidays and paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Thompson Machinery is hiring a Machine Inspector to examine equipment and components, ensuring the highest quality, safety, and performance standards. You will work with technicians to verify repairs, document findings, and promote safe practices across the yard.

You will handle shipping/receiving, inventory control, and daily yard operations, including equipment movement, staging, and ongoing safety initiatives. High School Diploma or GED required; experience with heavy equipment preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar, construction, or heavy construction equipment.
• Experience with inventory control systems and shipping/receiving processes.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in heavy equipment, construction, trucking, or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, transport drivers, and vendors in a professional manner.
• Verify shipping and receiving documentation.
• Direct traffic and equipment movement within the yard.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment safely.
• Inspect machines and attachments for damage upon arrival and departure.
• Report damage, shortages, or discrepancies to management immediately.
• Receive new, used, rental, transferred, and customer equipment.
• Process receiving documentation and asset identification requirements.
• Support delivery preparation and outbound shipments.
• Coordinate machine and attachment transfers between branches.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and staging locations.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Maintain designated equipment and attachment staging areas.
• Stage machines for customer viewing, delivery, or service.
• Organize inventory to maximize visibility, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure equipment is parked according to dealership layout standards.
• Conduct routine inventory location checks and report missing assets.
• Maintain proper identification and tracking of equipment.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers, and other authorized equipment.
• Move machines and attachments safely throughout the facility.
• Perform basic equipment checks including fuel levels, battery disconnects, attachments, and visual condition.
• Support service operations by transporting equipment to and from shop areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional yard appearance.
• Remove debris, scrap materials, damaged pallets, and safety hazards daily.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment by ensuring the yard is swept and cleaned at the end of each workday and whenever conditions require attention throughout the day.
• Ensure attachment and equipment storage areas remain organized.
• Support dealership image through proper presentation of inventory.
• A clean, organized yard helps us locate, inspect, and release machines promptly.
• Follow all dealership safety policies.
• Conduct daily yard safety inspections.
• Use proper PPE and safe operating practices.
• Secure equipment, gates, and facilities at the end of each shift.
• Remove keys, engage disconnects, and ensure assets are secured.
• Report accidents, incidents, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Inventory accuracy.
• Equipment receiving and shipping timeliness.
• Yard organization and cleanliness.
• Safety performance and incident prevention.
• Customer and driver service responsive.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Inventory control knowledge

Shipping/receiving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we've been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Machine Inspector, you will be responsible for examining machines, equipment, and components to ensure they meet company quality, safety, and performance standards. You will conduct detailed visual and mechanical inspections, use precision measuring tools and testing equipment, identify defects or irregularities, and accurately document your findings. Working closely with technicians, mechanics, and operations teams, you will verify that repairs and maintenance have been completed correctly, ensure compliance with established specifications, and help prevent equipment failures. Your role will also include maintaining inspection records, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and promoting a safe and efficient work environment through adherence to all company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

Customer and Driver Support

• Greet customers, transport drivers, and vendors in a professional manner.
• verify shipping and receiving documentation.
• Direct traffic and equipment movement within the yard.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment safely.
• Inspect machines and attachments for damage upon arrival and departure.
• Report damage, shortages, or discrepancies to management immediately.

Shipping and Receiving

• Receive new, used, rental, transferred, and customer equipment.
• Process receiving documentation and asset identification requirements.
• Support delivery preparation and outbound shipments.
• Coordinate machine and attachment transfers between branches.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and staging locations.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory audits.

Yard Organization and Inventory Control

• Maintain designated equipment and attachment staging areas.
• Stage machines for customer viewing, delivery, or service.
• Organize inventory to maximize visibility, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure equipment is parked according to dealership layout standards.
• Conduct routine inventory location checks and report missing assets.
• Maintain proper identification and tracking of equipment.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers, and other authorized equipment.
• Move machines and attachments safely throughout the facility.
• Perform basic equipment checks including fuel levels, battery disconnects, attachments, and visual condition.
• Support service operations by transporting equipment to and from shop areas.

Yard Maintenance and End of Day Reset

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional yard appearance.
• Remove debris, scrap materials, damaged pallets, and safety hazards daily.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment by ensuring the yard is swept and cleaned at the end of each workday and whenever conditions require attention throughout the day.
• Ensure attachment and equipment storage areas remain organized.
• Support dealership image through proper presentation of inventory.
• A clean, organized yard helps us locate, inspect, and release machines promptly.

Safety and Security

• Follow all dealership safety policies.
• Conduct daily yard safety inspections.
• Use proper PPE and safe operating practices.
• Secure equipment, gates, and facilities at the end of each shift.
• Remove keys, engage disconnects, and ensure assets are secured.
• Report accidents, incidents, or unsafe conditions immediately.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy.
• Equipment receiving and shipping timeliness.
• Yard organization and cleanliness.
• Safety performance and incident prevention.
• Customer and driver service responsive

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to climb, kneel, bend, and work around large equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate equipment, vehicles, and material-handling devices.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, TECHNICAL SKILL & ABILITIES

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely or willingness to learn.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in heavy equipment, construction, trucking, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar, construction, or heavy construction equipment.
• Experience with inventory control systems and shipping/receiving processes.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

At Thompson Machinery, we believe that great benefits are more than just perks- they're essential for employee well-being and success. We've designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Here's an overview of our benefits, including some that set us apart from our competitors.

THE BASICS

• Various medical plan options
• Vision and dental insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• 401k matching
• Profit Sharing
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Initially up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

WHAT SETS US APART

• Competitive pay
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tool Purchase Assistance to buy high-quality tools at deep discounts
• Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots
• Company Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Veteran holiday annually to all service members
• Training and Development programs
• Work uniforms and professional cleaning services
• Financial Wellness programs

Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background. Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.