Tire Loader Position Start your new career as a Tire Loader with MAU at Michelin US5 in Lexington, SC. As a Tire Loader you will inspect trailers, manage loading/unloading, maintain workspace safety, and address issues to ensure efficient operations.
What We Are Looking For:- High School Diploma or GEDAt least 3 months of manufacturing experience
- Prior experience operating a stand-up forklift is required
- Demonstrated stable work history
- Ability to lift 55 to 65 pounds repeatedly
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Availability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (2-2-3 schedule), including | 7:00 AM 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM 7:30 AM
What We Offer:- Pay of $16 - $22 per hour based on experience
- Health benefits, including telehealth medical services 401kOpportunity for advancement
- Reward programs
- What You'll Do As A Tire Loader:
- Manually lift and load tires (average 30 lbs. each) onto a conveyor belt
- Interlace tires in the trailer while standing on a loading platform
- Label replacement tires (aftermarket tires)
- Remove poles from pallets (20 lbs. each) and place them in racks
- Use a forklift to stack and remove empty pallets from the conveyor area
- Inspect trailers to ensure they are free of trash, debris, and foreign materials such as nails or screws
- Examine trailers for damage, including holes in the roof or sides
- Report unsuitable trailers to the Load Controller for rejection
- Notify the Load Controller of non-conforming tires or incorrect labels, ensuring one label per pallet is validated
- Follow the specification sheet to ensure proper loading patterns
- Prepare loads, load trailers, treadcode tires, and identify/remove defective tires or unreadable labels throughout the shift
- Manage and control loads for accurate loading in compliance with contractor requirements
- Transport pallets from the staging area to the loading point
- Complete off-loading tasks and handle the off-loading/loading of poles
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Replace forklift batteries for loader forklifts as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
