Forklift Material Handler – 1st Shift

American Axle & Manufacturing; Bowling Green, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Bowling Green, OH is seeking a Material Handler - Forklift (1st Shift) to support efficient material flow and accurate receiving, inventory, and shipping. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, stock materials, and prepare shipments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and a commitment to safety and accuracy. Overtime may be required to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1st shift with overtime as needed.
• Experience operating a forklift in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company, departmental, quality, and safety policies and procedures.
• Ship customer orders, including label scanning, truck loading, shipping documentation, and ASN completion.
• Receive incoming materials from suppliers and shuttles; stock flow racks and process UPS/FedEx deliveries.
• Supply production lines by loading and delivering material via tugger carts and forklifts, ensuring no material shortages.
• Unload finished goods from production lines and maintain proper inventory locations using FIFO practices.
• Process inventory transactions and shipping documents (packing lists, BOLs, MFG Pro receipts).
• Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and file maintenance (electronic and paper).
• Complete service orders, service boxes, and coordinate packaging material requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping knowledge

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Bowling Green, OH is seeking a Material Handler - Forklift (1st Shift) to support efficient material flow and accurate receiving, inventory, and shipping. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, stock materials, and prepare shipments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and a commitment to safety and accuracy. Overtime may be required to meet production demands.