Fork Lift Driver Warehouse

Autokiniton; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Autokiniton in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, seeks candidates for a 3rd Shift role responsible for loading and unloading materials to support plant operations. The position involves key responsibilities in inventory control, ensuring safety protocols, and contributing to a clean working environment.

Applicants should demonstrate teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to perform varied physical tasks. Certified operation of fork trucks and cranes is required. Join us in supporting production with commitment and safety!

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a positive attitude.
• Must maintain calm and composed demeanor under stress.
• Ability to plan, organize, and comply with policies.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload incoming and outgoing products.
• Assist in inventory control and record-keeping.
• Ensure neat organization of storage areas.
• Participate in safety and environmental efforts.

Skills

Team collaboration

Positive communication

Organizational skills

Fork truck and crane operation

Stress management

Tools

Hand scanner

Weigh scale

Job description

3rd Shift

10:30pm - 6:40am

Sunday - Thursday

Position Summary

Responsible for the loading & unloading of incoming and outgoing product to support the plant. Assists in the inventory control process as it relates to the safe and orderly movement of materials in the plant.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Receive, verify, confirm and document all incoming shipments for accuracy
• Plan, prepare, assemble & verify shipments for sub-contractors and customers
• Unload incoming parts, place in appropriate designated area(s) & FIFO material
• For aluminum material, FIFO & document aluminum aging. This may also include weekly inventories
• Reload of empty containers pertinent to each supplier, sometimes to include RMA material (returns)
• Move material to designated areas as required (Warehouse locations, OGI, hold, sort, etc.)
• Communicate any shortages to Dock Coordinator, Team Lead, Supervisor & Material Analyst for authentication
• Assist/conduct cycle counting (weigh counting & hand counts) and physical inventories
• Responsible for the neat organization of Finished Goods, Purchased parts and WIP storage areas
• Housekeeping – contribute to the effort to maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Participate in activities to support environmental efforts
• Participate in activities to support continuous improvement
• Follow all Plant & Dock Safety protocols and directives put in place for your safety
• Any other activities as required by the Dock Coordinator, Team leader, Supervisor or Manager

Qualifications

• Be a contributing team member and assist in achieving the goals of the team
• Effectively communicate with a positive attitude
• Maintain a calm and composed demeanor under stressful situations
• Use weigh scale and hand scanner
• Able to plan and organize effectively
• Fork truck and crane license (will have to be certified if not currently) – pass written test and demonstrate safe operation of a powered industrial vehicle
• Comply with the Autokiniton values and policies
• Need a working understanding of the Production Department to work along with the drivers to understand their needs

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements

• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of sitting, climbing, lifting, stooping, bending, standing, and handling of materials
• Ability to quickly adjust your lift for varying loads for different stack heights, circumstances, etc
• The ability to see details at close range as well as see pedestrians at a distance
• Be flexible in work schedule due to production shipment requirements