Forklift Material Handler - 1st Shift, Overtime

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Material Handler - Forklift for the 1st shift to support the efficient flow of materials and finished goods.

You will receive, store, and deliver materials, operate forklifts, and ensure accurate documentation while following safety policies. This role collaborates with manufacturing and supply chain teams to prevent shortages, maintain inventory accuracy, and ship orders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work 1st shift schedule with mandatory overtime as needed.
• Previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory control processes.

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.
• Prepare, band, and package finished goods and components for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment, including waste disposal and recycling activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve shipping, delivery, and inventory issues.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Material Handler - Forklift for the 1st shift to support the efficient flow of materials and finished goods.

You will receive, store, and deliver materials, operate forklifts, and ensure accurate documentation while following safety policies. This role collaborates with manufacturing and supply chain teams to prevent shortages, maintain inventory accuracy, and ship orders.