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Associate - Plant 5 Assembly

Columbus, IN
Full-Time

Job Description

Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as an Assembly Associate in our Brand New Production Plant!

The Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Assembly Associate who brings strong decision-making and expertise to the table. In this role, the primary duty is ensure the highest level of quality assembly of Toyota Material Handling's products and to support overall manufacturing goals. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Final assembly of mechanical, electrical and electronic components for forklift parts
  • Adjust forklift parts: hydraulic and air system; bearings drive system; drive train; engine RPM; electrical and electronic systems; mast tilt; lift adjustment and alignment; toe-in adjustment
  • Check slings and hoists for safety considerations
  • Ensure quality of final assembly and adjustments of forklift mast
  • Consistently hit daily takt time 
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
  • Additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

  • High School diploma and GED required
  • 2 Years of Manufacturing experience 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.

Where and When You’ll Work:

  • This is an in-person role located in our Columbus, IN

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Pay - Starting wage - $23.20/hr + OT (when applicable)

World Class Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Performance Bonus
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
  • Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
  • 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
  • Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
  • Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic (Columbus, IN Facility only)
  • Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers and https://careers.raymondcorp.com/careers

Follow us on Social Media: Working at Toyota Material Handling | Glassdoor

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Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as an Assembly Associate in our Brand New Production Plant!

The Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Assembly Associate who brings strong decision-making and expertise to the table. In this role, the primary duty is ensure the highest level of quality assembly of Toyota Material Handling's products and to support overall manufacturing goals. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Final assembly of mechanical, electrical and electronic components for forklift parts
  • Adjust forklift parts: hydraulic and air system; bearings drive system; drive train; engine RPM; electrical and electronic systems; mast tilt; lift adjustment and alignment; toe-in adjustment
  • Check slings and hoists for safety considerations
  • Ensure quality of final assembly and adjustments of forklift mast
  • Consistently hit daily takt time 
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
  • Additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

  • High School diploma and GED required
  • 2 Years of Manufacturing experience 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.

Where and When You’ll Work:

  • This is an in-person role located in our Columbus, IN

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Pay - Starting wage - $23.20/hr + OT (when applicable)

World Class Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Performance Bonus
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
  • Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
  • 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
  • Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
  • Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic (Columbus, IN Facility only)
  • Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers and https://careers.raymondcorp.com/careers

Follow us on Social Media: Working at Toyota Material Handling | Glassdoor

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About Toyota Material Handling

Toyota Material Handling offers a full line of material handling products proudly assembled in the United States, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors, along with aerial work platforms, fleet management services, and advanced automation engineering and design.

Toyota’s commitment to quality, reliability and customer satisfaction, the hallmark of the Toyota Production System, extends throughout more than 230 locations across North America.

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