Tire Loader US-5

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 GED
• At 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
• 401k
• Opportunity 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