One Stop Assembler – Westlake Job at Jacksonville, FL US Full Time

Overview

Southeast Toyota Distributors is the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas. The company was established in 1968 when Jim Moran partnered with Toyota Motor Sales to help expand the automaker’s presence in the U.S. market. Today, Southeast Toyota distributes vehicles, parts and accessories to more than 177 independent Toyota dealerships in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The company helps its dealers sell nearly 20 percent of all Toyotas in the nation through innovative sales and marketing programs, customer service, accessory development, fleet sales, and transportation and logistics.

**Notice to applicants**

We have worked on implementing consistent COVID-19 prevention procedures across our Jacksonville and Commerce production facilities. Our focus has been to develop communication and training materials for associates and all onsite partners for COVID-19 prevention.

Our onsite teams are critical to supporting SET’s 177 dealers. We meet the essential transportation needs of millions of customers each year in the southeast. Ensuring our associates’ safety and maintaining this critical support to our dealers during COVID-19 has been our top priority.

Job Description

Southeast Toyota Distributors has an immediate opening for a full time Accessory Installer position. The installer functions onsite as an Assembler in our One-stop Installation department and is responsible for installing accessories on Toyota vehicles that require torque values and/or electrical routing, while maintaining quality and efficiency. The associate is expected to cross-train and assist as needed to support other departments throughout the operation. This position offers competitive hourly pay with an opportunity for additional earnings through an incentive program.

Job Requirements

• Previous automotive installation experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined & comfortable with using tools, including torque wrenches and willing to wear required safety equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required; clean Motor Vehicle Record, ability to drive manual transmission vehicles preferred.
• Excellent work and attendance record with demonstrated flexibility to work overtime and alternate assignments as needed.
• Quality and production oriented with a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions to consistently apply TMS and SET installation procedures for a large variety of accessories.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with teammates, colleagues and management required.
• Ability to stand/walk the majority of the day as well as a significant amount of bending, stooping, reaching, lifting and twisting and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Excellent housekeeping and organizational skills to align with 5S initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision required.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles in a safe manner including maneuvering up and down ramps required.
• Experience utilizing our “Train Me” site and Atlas Copco torque control system preferred.