Tugger Operator & Material Handler: Inventory & Safety

Tenneco; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Michigan is hiring a material handler to transport materials within the facility, operate a tugger cart, and assist in warehouse tasks. The role emphasizes safety, inventory accuracy, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.

You will inspect forklifts, perform pre-use checks, maintain 5S standards, and work with SAP/ERP to track stock. 1 year of warehouse experience and Forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year+ prior experience in production or warehouse environment.
• Forklift experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to achieve and maintain forklift certification.
• Knowledge of basic inventory control principles and procedures.
• Ability to maintain an organized workplace.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and recording location of stock.
• Move product from staging and storage into trailers using dock safety procedures.
• Maintain material-handling equipment with pre-use inspections and reporting needed repairs.
• Identify transfer/serial tags for proper parts identification.
• Maintain 5S of container storage areas, warehouse, floor and yard.
• Perform bin-to-bin processes, production reporting, and bin audits.
• Create S/U labels when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining warehouse/inventory accuracy.
• Scrap/trash disposal and repack of material as needed.
• Comply with OSHA guidelines and safety training completion.
• Operate tugger cart for receiving and distribution of material throughout warehouse/manufacturing areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Reading and following safety rules

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP/ERP software

Job description

Tenneco in Michigan is hiring a material handler to transport materials within the facility, operate a tugger cart, and assist in warehouse tasks. The role emphasizes safety, inventory accuracy, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.

You will inspect forklifts, perform pre-use checks, maintain 5S standards, and work with SAP/ERP to track stock. 1 year of warehouse experience and Forklift certification are preferred.