Material Handler / Tugger

Tenneco; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a forklift operator to join its production team in a fast-paced environment. You will operate a forklift, move materials via Epic Scanner in SAP, and ensure quality and safety standards are met while supporting continuous production.

Essential duties include loading/unloading trucks, performing basic forklift maintenance, and adhering to safety regulations. A high school diploma or GED is required, with forklift licensing pursued promptly.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to acquire forklift license in timely manner.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift license

Safety regulations knowledge

Reading and following instructions

Flexibility

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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 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

• 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