Cooper Tire, A Goodyear company offers an entirely unique work experience because no matter what your title is, you’ll play a part in contributing to the development, manufacturing and marketing of some of the most innovative tire products in the world. Cooper is a fun and exciting place to work, and we easily stand apart from our competition. We’re constantly on the lookout for motivated individuals who lead by example and inspire others to greatness. The opportunities are endless and the rewards rich for those who believe that job satisfaction and career success begin with a satisfied customer. Careers are a Journey…Come Ride with Us!

THE MATERIAL HANDLER IS A MEMBER OF THE PLANT RECEIVING DEPARTMENT. RESPONSIBLE FOR UNLOADING DELIVERY, AND STORING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT. OPERATES A HYDRAULIC FORKLIFT TRACTOR, ELECTRIC HOIST, SCALES, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO COMPLETE FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED. OBTAINS RAW MATERIAL SAMPLES AND CHECK WEIGHTS AS REQUIRED. MAINTAINS CLEAN WORK AREA. PERFORMS MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• UNLOADS, STORES, AND DELIVERS ALL RAW MATERIALS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT USED IN PROCESS OF RUBBER MANUFACTURING INSIDE THE PLANT OR BETWEEN PLANTS.
• UNLOADS OR LOADS RAIL BOX CARS, TRAILERS, TANK OR TANK CARS, AND ANY OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION.
• OPERATES ELEVATOR, FORKLIFT TRACTOR, AND ELECTRIC HOISTS AND OTHER TYPES OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO COMPLETE RECEIVING FUNCTIONS AND MANUAL OPERATIONS.
• RESPONSIBLE FOR RAW MATERIAL SAMPLES AND CHECK WEIGHTS AS REQUIRED BY RECEIVING PROCEDURE MANUAL.
• RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING AND REFILLING TRACTOR FLUID LEVELS. PERFORMS ROUTINE SERVICE CHECKS OF FORKLIFT AND COMMUNICATES PROBLEMS TO SUPERVISOR.
• MAINTAINS GOOD HOUSEKEEPING IN WORK AREA.
• PERFORMS GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES REQUIRED TO OPERATE EFFICIENTLY IN THE RECEIVING DEPARTMENT.

Schedule: 2-2-3 work schedule on a day crew working 6am-6pm on working days

Pay: $19.50 an hour

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Cooper Tire, recently acquired by Goodyear, is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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