Associate Team Member - First Shift

International Motors, LLC•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Team Member supports a safe, organized, and continuously improving manufacturing environment by following Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements; participating in 5S activities; helping solve problems; maintaining workplace housekeeping; and performing other assigned duties. The role supports production operations through cross-functional coordination, safe and effective work, and delivery of results aligned with business needs. The anticipated first-shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The position requires flexibility for operational needs, including production recovery days, overtime, and occasional Friday or weekend coverage. Schedules, start times, and transition timing may vary based on business needs. The posting also describes an upcoming second-shift expansion and a planned production start in the first quarter of 2027. Duties vary by department. General Assembly/Body team members assemble and install commercial truck parts and components, perform fitting and connections, and may use cranes, hoists, and other safety-sensitive equipment. Supply Chain/Logistics team members operate mobile equipment, handle and track materials, conduct inventory counts, deliver parts, and perform sub-assembly and kitting. Quality team members conduct in-process and pre-delivery inspections, document and escalate deviations, and trace corrective actions and delivery readiness.

Requirements

No minimum requirements are listed.
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States; employment-related work sponsorship is not anticipated.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and work exposures for up to 10 hours per shift, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, and repetitive hand and finger use.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 15–45 pounds.
Ability to use vibrating tools and operate or drive equipment such as lifts and motor vehicles.
Depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color.
Ability to work amid constant or intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces.
May be required to work on units outdoors.
Ability to work different shifts and overtime as needed.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Consistent team mindset and positive attitude.
Initiative and effective problem-solving skills.
Clear communication to ensure expected results.
Customer focus and drive for results.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Follow the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, verbal and written standard work instructions, position standards, and standard operating procedures.
Develop knowledge and demonstrate behaviors aligned with P&L Way attitudes, behaviors, core values, and attendance expectations.
Work safely, use required safety equipment and PPE, follow safety guidelines, and identify, correct, or escalate unsafe conditions.
Comply with EHS requirements, report hazards, environmental risks, and incidents, and help maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
Take ownership of the assigned position or station and develop proficiency in its processes and tasks.
Execute assigned departmental tasks according to established procedures and documentation, with appropriate guidance.
Meet competency or certification standards for workstations, areas, and processes as defined by the department skills matrix.
Execute standard work within takt, use Andon, identify deviations, communicate concerns, and demonstrate “Right from me” behavior.
Participate in continuous improvement, problem-solving, safety learning, and Normal Situation activities.
Maintain 5S standards, workspace organization, and housekeeping.
Perform routine inspections of products, processes, and materials to verify that output meets specifications.
Keep the Team Lead and Supervisor informed of issues or challenges.
In General Assembly/Body departments, assemble and install commercial truck parts and components using hand, air, and/or power tools; perform fitting, bolting, routing, clipping, and connecting; and use cranes, hoists, or other safety-sensitive equipment as assigned.
In Supply Chain/Logistics departments, operate forklifts, tuggers, and cherry pickers; load and unload trailers; process materials paperwork or system entries; conduct inventory counts; receive, store, retrieve, and deliver parts; and perform production sub-assembly and kitting.
In Quality departments, perform in-process validation inspections and pre-delivery inspections; document and escalate deviations in the Manufacturing Execution System; and trace deviation status, completed actions, and readiness for customer delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.