Production Wheel Cleaner/Line Loader

LKQ • Huntington, IN

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About The Position

A Production Tech is responsible for meeting product quality standards and production deadlines. The role includes checking for defects, assembling products, monitoring manufacturing equipment, and following safety procedures, including in environments where materials may be hazardous. The employee operates and maintains production equipment and warehouse machines, assembles machinery parts, stores products and materials, and helps ensure timely shipping. This position does not supervise employees.

The role requires following manufacturing manuals and company safety and quality guidelines, keeping the worksite clean, and reporting defective products, machinery issues, and stock or raw-material deficiencies. Work may involve manually transferring equipment or using a forklift, lifting heavy loads, and working in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles. The employee follows established procedures and priorities provided by a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Previous experience as a production worker or in a similar warehouse role.
• Good understanding of how production equipment works.
• Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures; safety gear will be provided.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate basic messages orally and write brief messages or keep simple records.
• Ability to follow standard procedures, clear directions, and guidance or priorities provided by a supervisor or manager.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles and get into awkward positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain warehouse machines.
• Assemble machinery parts.
• Store products and materials.
• Meet deadlines for individual production tasks during the shift.
• Report defective products or machinery.
• Check stock levels and report deficiencies in products or raw materials.
• Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
• Review and follow manufacturing manuals to build machinery.
• Ensure shipping procedures are timely.
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks.
• Follow company safety and quality guidelines.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED