Factory Associate Jobs in Columbus, IN (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:
The Warehouse & Operations Team Leader's primary duty is to ensure the timely and accurate receiving, shipping or delivery of Toyota's parts and/ or products. In this position, you will be a key player in supporting the supply chain serving internal and external customers. The Team Leader (TL) is responsible for leading Associates to ensure safety, quality, and productivity in day-to-day tasks, partnering with Associates and reporting departmental KPI's to the department's Group Leader.
Essential Position Duties:
* Position duties may include parts receiving, parts put away, customer order picking and kitting, internal parts delivery and outbound shipment of Toyota forklifts and parts
* Check parts delivery and inventory levels for part shortages; store parts and materials
* Maintain safety through knowledge of sling, hoist, or crane operations; knowledge of safe loading and handling techniques.
* Ensure quality through correct inspection of parts/ forklifts or and proper handling of parts materials or forklifts
* Distribute materials and parts to TMH manufacturing groups and external customers according to production schedules.
* Operating, loading, and/ or unloading multiple types of powered industrial equipment
* Ability to follow standardized work including detailed steps on how a job is performed
* Ability to use a computer or handheld scanner
* Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced/ high pressure environment
* Maintain working knowledge of all warehouse and supply chain operational functions with the ability to provide training to warehouse/ operations Associates on the correct methods to complete tasks
* Responsible for ensuring all daily warehouse and operational tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
* Ability to effectively address and record any safety, quality or productivity issues and concerns
* Identify and implement Kaizen improvements to the warehouse and supply chain operations; assist in developing effective countermeasures for safety, quality and productivity issues; other job duties as assigned.
* Support warehouse workload through daily overtime and Saturday work as needed
* Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
* Additional duties as assigned
Education & Experience:
* High school diploma or GED required
* Basic computer skills are preferred, ex: Outlook, Excel, etc.
* Previous Leadership experience is preferred
* Previous experience driving a forklift is preferred
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals will be required to perform all job duties while walking and/or standing for extended periods of time on hard surfaces. The work for this position is very physical in nature with repetitive tasks. This means it is fast paced; you must be detail oriented. You must be able to stoop, bend, twist, turn, squat, reach, push, pull, grab or grasp. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 44 pounds.
Primary environment for this position is a warehouse/ factory environment. The Toyota shop floor is not climate controlled and internal temperatures will be relative to the external temperatures and temperature forecasts.
About Toyota Material Handling
Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture.
Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years. We are proud of our large and diverse workforce. We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with a pleasant and challenging work environment. Life is better at Toyota.
Benefits that set Toyota apart:
* Competitive Salary + bonus program
* Low cost Medical with Free Dental and Free Vision Insurance
* Free On-Site Medical Center
* On-Site Pharmacy
* Free On-Site Recreational Complex
Affirmative Action Responsibility:
It is the Company's policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.