Forklift Operator

Valeo North America Inc.; Highland Park, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo North America Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to support the Physical Flows team. The role involves loading/unloading trailers, locating and transferring materials, and ensuring accurate material flow across receiving, shipping, and line areas.

You will work with RF scanning to manage inventory and assist multiple departments with material handling. Candidates should hold a high school diploma, a valid forklift certification, and experience operating a forklift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid forklift certification
• Experience driving a forklift
• Good spatial awareness
• Ability to operate and control equipment
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Knowledge of handling and storing materials (material flow)
• Knowledge and experience with safe practices in driving a forklift
• Availability to support coverage on any shift (as necessary)
• Overtime availability with minimal to no prior notification

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers
• Locate material around the facility
• Transfer material to its proper staging location
• Securing loads to the machine before transportation
• Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment
• Inspecting the vehicle for damages
• Operating and managing technical equipment
• Support other departments with their handling of material and/or equipment
• For Receiving: Stamp receiver number and sticker incoming components
• For Shipping: Remove shipping ticket from finished goods label
• For Line Area: Supply production areas with material and empty containers on a timely basis

Skills

Forklift operation

Spatial awareness

Hand-eye coordination

Equipment operation

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Valeo and its teams and take part in the electrification, autonomous driving and connectivity revolutions around the world!

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trailers
• Locate material around the facility.
• Transfer material to its proper staging location
• Securing loads to the machine before transportation
• Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment
• Inspecting the vehicle for damages
• Operating and managing technical equipment
• Support other departments with their handling of material and/or equipment
• For Receiving: Stamp receiver number and sticker incoming components
• For Shipping: Remove shipping ticket from finished goods label
• For Line Area: Supply production areas with material and empty containers on a timely basis

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid forklift certification
• Experience driving a forklift
• Good spatial awareness
• Ability to operate and control equipment
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Knowledge of handling and storing materials (material flow)
• Knowledge and experience with safe practices in driving a forklift
• Availability to support coverage on any shift (as necessary)
• Overtime availability with minimal to no prior notification

Job:

Material Handler Organization: Physical Flows - J Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2024-02-28

Join Us !

Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you! More information on www.valeo.com Join Valeo! As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share