Start a Career with Kenda Tires

Americana Tire and Wheel, a division of American Kenda Rubber, is an innovative and progressive tire and wheel supplier to the trailer industry. We are a market leader in supplying tire and wheel assemblies to trailer manufacturers and distributors.

Work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with a half hour lunch.

Benefits:

• Generous Pay - commensurate with experience and/or education
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident and critical care insurance as well as both short & long-term disability insurance coverage.
• 401K retirement program with employer match
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Employee purchase pricing on auto, power sport and bicycle tires

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in a test
• Basic understanding of situational awareness and forklift safety
• Follow OSHA guidelines

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Previous warehouse or forklift experience is required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficient with order pulling duties
• Ability to learn and become proficient in at least one forklift position
• Conduct safety inspections on assigned forklift to ensure safe operation
• Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items
• Proactively observe production/assembly lines and anticipate timing for required materials and remove completed pallets of finished goods from the area
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads
• Reports any problems to Warehouse Lead or Operations Manager
• Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work is usually performed in a warehouse and manufacturing environment
• Physical demands of the position are sitting and lifting
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs at one time
• This is a safety-sensitive position

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)