Material Handler - 3rd Shift (10pm-6am)

Tenneco Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Litchfield is seeking a Material Handler to transport materials by forklift across production cells and load/unload for customers and vendors. You will use SAP to prepare and ship products, ensuring continuous production flow.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, safety procedures, and SAP/BOL documentation; Epic Scanner usage is required. Overtime may be required, and training for CTPA T is provided.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to acquire forklift license in timely manner which includes a medical certification by a Tenneco provided medical professional have Knowledge of safety regulations
• Ability to read and 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

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and follow directions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Load and unload products for customers and vendors; move materials to production cells.
• Use SAP to prepare, ship, and receive products.
• Move materials and baskets to/from work cells to sustain production.
• Perform basic SAP transactions and use Epic Scanner for material movement.
• Complete BOL paperwork and ensure inbound/outbound shipments are full.
• Follow safety regulations and complete safety checks on forklifts.
• Overtime as required

Skills

High school diploma

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift license

Read directions

Flexibility

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Epic Scanner

Job description

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Material Handlers start at $24.25 per hour + $0.75 per hour shift premium. Additional pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of employment.

Tenneco Litchfield is a manufacturing facility belonging to the Clean Air division of Tenneco. Our primarily focus is producing full exhaust systems and related components for OEM’s (Automotive Plants)and aftermarket parts. Our major customers are General Motors, Ford, Toyota, VW, Nissan, and many aftermarket vehicle replacement parts. We have 3 departments known as Canning, Bending and Final assembly. Canning is the production zone where catalytic converters and different filters are assembled and sealed inside their metal outer shells. Our bending department is responsible for shaping straight metal in complex, curved shapes to fit under the vehicle, and tail pipes. Final assembly at the end of the shop is where, bent pipe, stuffed cans, hangers and flanges are all welded together to make a vehicle ready exhaust system.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Transport all materials and equipment via forklift to each cell operation allowing continuous/expeditious production. Responsible for loading and unloading products for customers and vendors. Utilize the SAP computer system to prepare and ship product and receive product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operate forklift, read and follow directions, and respond quickly in a fast-paced production environment.

2. Company interference with carriers for our customers' trucking

3. Perform the above within acceptable quality, quantity, performance and safety standards, including dock safety procedures.

4. Use Epic Scanner for material movement in SAP and receiving materials.

5. Transport materials and baskets to and from work cells as needed to maintain continuous production.

6. Basic computer transactions in SAP.

7. Employees must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.

8. CTPA T training is required

9. Overtime as required/requested.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Load and unload trucks, dump scrap, move machinery, etc. as requested. Validate inbound/outbound shipments are full.

2. Pull Deliveries, generate paperwork, complete BOL in SAP.

3. Perform safety checks and basic preventative maintenance daily on the forklifts.

4. Always follow safety regulations.

5. Ability to read, write and understand directions, shipping and receiving paperwork and complete lot forms, tags, etc.

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

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICA TIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to acquire forklift license in timely manner which includes a medical certification by a Tenneco provided medical professional have Knowledge of safety regulations
• Ability to read and 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:

• Warehouse, Dock and Plant areas
• Low lighting in certain areas
• Varying temperatures (hot and cold)
• Some exposure to outside weather conditions
• Fast-paced work environment
• High noise levels in some areas
• Some constricted worked areas and pathways

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive sitting with some pushing and pulling
• Good head, hand and foot motion
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

For questions on this position or the status of your application, please email [e-mail]

Tenneco is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected status.