General Worker: Postmasburg - Bridgestone

We are looking for a General Worker reporting directly to the Branch Manager. This is a local role, based in Postmasburg

You will ensure that all the tyres are maintained.

Responsibilities: yard with tyres as per SLA;

• All vehicles are surveyed at least once a month;
• Conduct pressure maintenance and correctly capture pressure readings on Survey Sheet;
• Capture tread depth readings over three sections of the tread area and capture on Survey Sheet;
• Fit all wheel positions with valve caps and on all dual positions a valve extension;
• All tyre movements are captured on a Tyre Change Slip;
• All-wheel changes must be done subject to SLA;
• Remove smooth tyres and match tread, size and status mismatches;
• Remove tyres with a pressure reading under 15% of the recommended pressure and check for irregularities;
• Brand tyres as per Bridgestone Commercial and Client agreement;
• Torque all wheel positions at least once a month;
• Report all wheel defects with a Tyre Action Report;
• Inspect and clean rims before fitting tyres.

Stock

• Stock is taken on a daily basis in a Bridgestone Commercial Stock Book;
• Stock must be taken by size and brand number;
• Report daily stock to Customer. (Sign off Stock Sheet);
• All tyres in stock must have a brand number for identification.

Health & Safety

• Correctly lift motor vehicle;
• Utilize correct tools for the job;
• Correctly fit tyres to rim;
• Fit wheels on to motor vehicles correctly;
• Always dressed in Bridgestone Commercial PPE;
• Handle tools with care and keep them clean at all times;
• Ensure work area and yard is always clean;
• Machines & tools are always stored correct and safely;
• Dressing rooms are always presentable and neat;
• Ensure that no company property gets damaged;
• Tyres are neatly packed and clearly marked for easy identification;
• Comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment and facilities provided by the company are in good and clean working condition.

Administration

• Capture tyre survey info in a Bridgestone Commercial Survey Book;
• Capture all tyre movements in a Bridgestone Commercial Tyre Change Slip Book;
• All tyres sent to the factory must be captured in a Factory Control Book;
• Keep a Branding Register of all tyres branded;
• All paperwork must be stored in a save dry place.

Customer Liaison

• Identify all Maintenance Related Problems and report to the customer;
• Maintain a good working relationship with the customer;
• Undertake all reasonable requests and instructions, given verbally or in writing that falls within the parameters of own line of duty;
• Ensure customer satisfaction at all times.

General Responsibilities

• Torque wrench spring relaxes after use;
• Lubricate impact on a daily basis;
• Drain water traps and compressor daily;
• Clean and store equipment daily;
• Compliance to health and safety procedures on site.

Requirements: