Forklift & Materials Flow Specialist | 1st Shift

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Material Handler - Forklift for the 1st shift in Bowling Green, OH to support the safe and efficient flow of materials. You will operate forklifts, move materials to production lines and warehouses, and assist with receiving, storage, and documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Strong attention to detail, safety, and FIFO practices are required. Overtime may be needed to meet shipping and production deadlines while maintaining inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to work 1st shift with overtime as needed.
• Experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Ship customer orders with labels, docs, and ASN.
• Receive 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 FIFO inventory.
• 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

Inventory management

Shipping/receiving

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Material Handler - Forklift for the 1st shift in Bowling Green, OH to support the safe and efficient flow of materials. You will operate forklifts, move materials to production lines and warehouses, and assist with receiving, storage, and documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Strong attention to detail, safety, and FIFO practices are required. Overtime may be needed to meet shipping and production deadlines while maintaining inventory accuracy.