Shop Hand in Indianapolis, Indiana at Meyer Truck Equipment

Job Description: Shop Hand

Position Summary

The Shop Hand / Shop Assistant is primarily responsible for managing and organizing vehicles

throughout the facility while supporting the Quality Control Specialist with inspections, quality

checks, issue identification, documentation, and corrective work.

The position also supports a clean, safe, and efficient shop through facility upkeep, inventory and

equipment organization, and general operational assistance. The ideal candidate is dependable,

organized, self-motivated, mechanically inclined, and takes ownership of their work while

supporting the broader team.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay Range - $17/hr. - $22/hr.

Primary Responsibilities

Vehicle Management (Primary Responsibility)

• Serve as the primary steward of vehicle organization, ensuring all vehicles are safely and

efficiently managed throughout the facility.

• Receive, check in, track, and maintain accurate records of vehicle status and location.

• Move and reposition vehicles as needed to support production, quality control, delivery,

and overall shop workflow.

• Prepare vehicles for their next stage by ensuring they are properly positioned, secured,

fueled or charged, and ready for use.

• Identify and report vehicle damage, warning lights, mechanical concerns, or other issues,

and communicate vehicle status updates to the appropriate team members.

Quality Control Support (Secondary Primary Responsibility)

• Serve as a key support resource to the Quality Control Specialist by assisting with

inspections, final vehicle washes, and maintaining shop quality standards.

• Prepare vehicles for inspection and perform basic visual and functional checks of

completed installations.

• Identify, document, and promptly report installation issues, missing components, damage,

or other potential quality concerns.

• Assist with corrective work, recheck completed corrections, and help ensure required

labels, equipment, accessories, and documentation are in place before vehicle release.

• Support quality documentation, audits, continuous-improvement efforts, and a “do it right

the first time” culture throughout the shop.

Shop Cleaning & Organization

• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas throughout the North and South

shop buildings.

• Maintain orderly storage areas and ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly

organized.

• Stage vehicles, parts, materials, and equipment to support daily production activities.

• Assist with moving equipment, parts, and other materials throughout the facility.

• Maintain a clean and organized quality control/inspection area.

Facility & Grounds Maintenance

• Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and overall condition of the grounds and facility.

• Perform routine groundskeeping, including mowing, trimming, weed control, and

trash/debris removal.

• Assist with seasonal needs such as snow removal and light building maintenance.

• Conduct routine facility and grounds walkthroughs to identify and report safety hazards,

damage, or maintenance concerns.

• Help maintain clear access to entrances, exits, safety equipment, electrical panels, and

walkways while promoting a clean, professional facility.

Inventory and General Shop Support

• Maintain organized and accessible inventory, tools, equipment, and shop supplies.

• Assist with handling, staging, and properly storing materials throughout the facility.

• Perform basic equipment checks, report maintenance needs, and ensure tools and

equipment are returned to their designated locations.

• Assist technicians and production team members with non-technical tasks, vehicle

staging, shipping, receiving, and other operational needs.

• Operate material-handling equipment when properly trained and certified, while following

all safety standards and supporting a clean, efficient shop environment.

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in a shop, warehouse, manufacturing, automotive, or related

environment preferred; strong mechanical aptitude is a plus.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; forklift certification or ability to

become certified required.

• Dependable, self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently with minimal

supervision.

• Detail-oriented, accountable, and committed to doing the job correctly and safely the first

time.

• Team-oriented, humble, coachable, and willing to learn and assist wherever needed while

taking pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient workplace.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather

conditions.

• Ability to safely enter and exit trucks and other commercial vehicles.

• Ability to inspect vehicles and equipment in shop and outdoor environments.

• Safely operate shop equipment and powered industrial vehicles, including forklifts, when

certified.

• Ability to safely move vehicles throughout the facility as needed.

• Ability to work around typical shop noise, tools, vehicles, equipment, and varying

temperatures