Forklift Operator

Valeo Service; Highland Park, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is a global tech company and automotive supplier focused on greener, safer mobility. We seek a Material Handler to support material flow, forklift operations, and inventory control across receiving, shipping, and line areas.

You will work in a multi-shift environment, ensuring on-time material availability and safe handling practices. Join Valeo's diverse teams driving the electrification and connectivity revolutions worldwide.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid forklift certification is required.
• Experience driving a forklift is required.
• Good spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination are essential.
• Ability to operate and control equipment and handle materials safely.
• Knowledge of material flow and safe forklift practices.
• Availability to cover any shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers.
• Locate material around the facility.
• Transfer material to proper staging locations.
• Secure loads before transportation.
• Manage inventory using RF scanning equipment.
• Inspect vehicles for damages.
• Operate and manage technical equipment.
• Support other departments with material or equipment handling.
• Receiving: stamp receiver number and sticker incoming components.
• Shipping: remove shipping ticket from finished goods label.
• Line Area: supply production areas with material and empty containers promptly.

Skills

Forklift certification

Forklift driving experience

Spatial awareness

Hand-eye coordination

Equipment operation

Material handling knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RF scanning equipment

Forklift

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