Equipment Operator

Tvs Supply Chain Solutions North America•Davenport, IA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely operates machinery, overhead cranes, hoists, and material-handling equipment to support manufacturing operations, including sequencing and staging parts. The role may also involve hands-on assembly work using hand and torque tools. The operator follows standard work instructions to complete tasks safely, accurately, and in accordance with quality and production standards. The position is located in Davenport, Iowa, in a complex manufacturing environment with multiple workstations, heavy machinery, frequent forklift traffic, and seasonal temperature changes. Employees must wear steel-toed shoes and other personal protective equipment as required by company safety guidelines. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required, and regular, reliable attendance is expected. No travel is expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Previous use of RF scanning equipment and a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Ability to identify products by reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet information.
Ability to understand instructions in English.
Knowledge of safety practices.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, and reaching; and occasionally lifting up to 51 pounds. Lifting anything greater than 51 pounds requires assistance.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Flexibility and adaptability, attention to detail, communication proficiency, technical capacity, teamwork orientation, decision-making and problem-solving skills, and a high regard for safety.
Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours and regular, reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment involving tire and wheel operations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Sequence products according to customer specifications.
Use RF scanning equipment to verify sequencing information.
Operate hand tools, assembly equipment, and basic office or warehouse equipment.
Sort products for quality checking and defect containment.
Perform quality checks according to company and customer specifications.
Ensure products are labeled and free from defects.
Follow safety and operational guidelines when operating crane, hoist, and/or mobile equipment.
Complete all associated paperwork and documentation accurately.
Perform housekeeping tasks, including sweeping and removing scrap, pallets, and cardboard.
Participate in TVS SCS quality and excellence initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.