Sumitomo Rubber North America ยท 4 months ago
QA Warehouse Associate (22401)
Sumitomo Rubber North America is seeking a QA Warehouse Associate to provide operational support to the Technical Inspector/Tire Warranty Technician. The role involves handling, processing, and documenting warranty tires and scrap materials while ensuring adherence to quality assurance and warehouse procedures.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Load and unload warranty tires using a forklift and/or by hand
Process scrap tires, including lumping and cutting as required
Move scrap tires to designated storage or disposal areas
Clean and maintain the QA C.A.P. Center to ensure a safe and organized work environment
Receive and stage inbound warranty adjustments for inspection and processing
Verify Bill of Lading (BOL) counts and update logs accurately
Assist in other quality assurance and warehouse activities as directed
Qualification
Required
Experience operating a forklift (certification preferred)
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving heavy items
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping
Commitment to safety protocols and procedures
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
One to two (1 - 2) years experience in a warehouse environment
A High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), as well as a database application used for reporting
Must be forklift certified and able to operate material handling equipment, i.e., forklift, sit down and stand up
Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. on a regular basis
Be able to read, write and speak English, with basic mathematical skills
Must have the ability to reason logically, use common sense, and resolve issues independently
The physical demands of this position require walking, standing, sitting, hearing, seeing, moving, driving, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 100 lbs. on a regular basis
May require walking primarily on a level surface, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist
Preferred
Automotive and/or Tire Technician Training is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Company
Sumitomo Rubber North America
Sumitomo Rubber North America, comprising both Falken Tires and Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.