Tank Assembler

GTA Containers•South Bend, IN

About The Position

Tank Production Employees assemble and test collapsible fabric containers ranging from 500 to 210,000 gallons. The position requires physical stamina, teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety procedures to ensure products meet quality standards. Employees assemble and package tanks, conduct quality checks, and prepare finished products for shipment. The work is physically demanding and involves frequent floor-level activity similar to carpet installation. Employees must perform the essential functions safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, using required knee protection, PPE, safe lifting methods, and available material-handling aids. Employees should request assistance when needed and promptly report unsafe conditions or difficulty performing tasks safely.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds using safe lifting techniques.
Ability to safely maneuver large materials as part of a team.
Basic understanding of safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, squat, and reach; work on one or both knees for sustained periods; move around floor-level work areas; and transition repeatedly between kneeling, crouching, and standing.
Ability to maintain forward-bent and other low working positions while handling materials.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and change positions throughout the shift.
Ability to push, pull, drag, spread, and maneuver large fabric tarps with coworkers.
Ability to maintain balance and body control while working at floor level and around large materials.
Ability to safely tolerate the back, knee, and lower-body demands of the duties.
Use required knee protection and PPE, safe lifting methods, and available material-handling aids.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in manufacturing, assembly, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assemble collapsible fabric containers according to specifications and safety guidelines.
Work with teammates to pull and maneuver large, heavy fabric tarps, communicating and coordinating effectively.
Perform lifting, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motions during assembly and packaging, including sustained floor-level work.
Apply labels and markings accurately to finished products.
Arrange and secure tanks in crates for shipment.
Conduct quality checks and tests to ensure tanks meet performance standards.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Follow company safety procedures and protocols.
Perform other production-related tasks as assigned.
Use safe lifting techniques and team assistance or approved handling equipment for heavy, bulky, or oversized materials.
Use hands and arms repeatedly to grip, grasp, pull, align, and manipulate materials and production tools.
Report unsafe conditions or difficulty performing a task safely.