Towmotor Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Overview : The Towmotor operator is responsible for moving stock, loading / unloading trucks, and scrap material as needed. Organizes stock both stored outside and inside by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Checks with the stack count list for proper piece count and type of packaging needed.
• Makes out an Inspection time ticket before the end of the shift per work instruction.
• Transfers material as needed.
• Organizes storage areas by part number and heat codes.
• Maintains and operates automated stretch wrap machine.
• Verifies material is properly tagged before moving. Verifies proper containers are at the production and secondary operations. Provides coverage to production lines first.
• Maintains part number and heat code integrity at all times.
• Moves chips, dust, and any other scrap material to proper areas for scrapping.
• Reports any problems either mechanical or safety to foreman as soon as possible.
• Notifies foreman of any equipment or quality issues observed.
• Relieves employees for breaks and lunch as needed and take care of department emergencies that may occur.
• Inspects forklift per appropriate checklist as required and perform any required Operator preventative maintenance required.
• Reports any damage to or by the tow motor to the Processing or Shipping Foreman immediately.
• Adds or removes snow chains as required. Loads and unloads trucks indoors and outdoors as required.
• Visually checks all baskets received and unloaded for broken welds, missing pegs, broken or bent rails, and / or broken side gates and determines appropriate disposition.
• Removes any dust buckets, or heavy garbage, and places in the proper containers.
• Ensures that all material is properly tagged and weighed per appropriate procedures.
• Remove any scrap axles and place them in the proper containers following the appropriate work instructions and procedures. Ensures that red tags are placed on product and information required is filled in.
• Removes all foreign and tagging material from customer dunnage.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment. Follows all safety and plant rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and / or Experience :

Key Competencies

Communication Skills :

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Computer Skills :

Additional Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

What we offer :

Work Environment :

The Tow Motor Operator will work in both indoor and outdoor industrial environments, including heavy machinery, shipping docks, and staging areas. The role requires awareness of moving mechanical parts, vehicles, elevated platforms, debris, and occasional exposure to chemicals, dust, and high temperatures. Operators must be alert to high traffic areas and follow all safety protocols.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability.