Operations Team Member

Job Title: Operations Team Member
Department: Manufacturing Team
Direct Report:
Manufacturing Group Leader
Type:
Non-Exempt;
Full-time

Shift: We offer a range of scheduling options, and the specific shift will be assigned upon hiring, based on our production needs and your preference where possible. Successful candidates will be assessed for placement into a specific operator track upon hiring, which includes required dedicated training for 0-4 weeks on a non-standard work schedule possibly 8am-430pm but is dependent on position placement.

This allows for comprehensive instruction and safety certification before transitioning to your final assigned shift. You must have the ability to work this temporary shift to be eligible for any of our operator positions. All positions are eligible for a competitive hourly rate. Assignments on a dedicated Night Shift includes a Shift Differential Premium.

* Primary Schedule (Most Positions): 12-Hour Shift (e.g., 545 AM to 6 PM, or 545 PM to 6 AM) following a 2-2-3 pattern (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days, off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 days, etc., repeating). This schedule ensures you have every other weekend off.

* Alternative Schedules (Limited Positions):
Standard 8-Hour Shifts (e.g., 6 AM to 230 PM, 2 PM to 1030 PM, 10 PM to 630 AM), typically Monday through Friday.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Hankook Tire is committed to maintaining a safe, productive, and drug‑free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of our pre‑employment screening process.

This process includes, but is not limited to:

• Passing a post‑offer drug screening with a negative result;
• Successfully meeting company background check guidelines, consistent with applicable laws;
• Completion of a post‑offer physical or fitness‑for‑duty assessment related to the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; and
• Providing proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal and Tennessee law.

Your duties will include ensuring the interminable running of production, maintaining the level of efficiency and quality, and collaborating with co-workers to help your team achieve high level of productivity. We are seeking flexible and cross‑trained operators to join our team. This role serves as a pipeline for several distinct operator positions across different production lines, including Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control, Warehouse, and Technology Teams.

While specific assignments will vary based on plant needs, candidate experience, and skill set, the core responsibilities remain consistent.

You should be reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards, as well as willingness to learn and improve. We also expect you to be a good team player.

• Operate a machine in order to produce quality materials
• Operating, monitoring, and tending to various production machinery/equipment (e.g., automated assembly, material handling systems)
• Performing routine quality checks and inspections on materials and finished products
• Observe 5S in order to improve the workplace and avoid errors
• Conducting basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting minor equipment issues
• Manage base materials using the FIFO (first in, first out) method
• Enter and locate data on a computer
• Read and interpret specifications and measuring devices
• Separate defective products; report to the immediate superior if any product or process nonconformity is detected
• Prepare machines to start a production cycle, performing calibration, cleaning and other activities
• Monitor and properly adjust machine settings
• Supply raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
• Check parts…