Material Handler (2nd shift)

Tenneco; Ligonier (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a dedicated forklift operator for our Indiana facility. You will transport materials, move goods between cells, and support continuous production with attention to safety and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a forklift license. You will use Epic Scanner and SAP for material movement, and overtime may be necessary to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to acquire forklift license promptly.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions and charts.
• Flexibility to respond quickly to numerous requests and paging announcements.
• Alertness and awareness of surrounding activities in all directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and follow directions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Perform duties 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 to maintain continuous production.
• Overtime as required.
• Load and unload trucks, move machinery as requested.
• Perform safety checks and basic preventative maintenance on forklifts.
• Follow safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Follow directions

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epic Scanner

SAP

Job description

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

POSITION SUMMARY

Transport all materials and equipment via forklift to each cell operation allowing continuous/expeditious production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to acquire forklift license in timely manner
• Knowledge of safety regulations
• Ability to read an 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• High noise levels
• Constricted work areas and pathways
• Some exposure to outside weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Extensive sitting with some pushing and pulling
• Good visual ability
• Good head, hand and foot motion
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Fast-paced

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities