Forklift Operator

American Axle & Manufacturing; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Profit sharing

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability protection

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Michigan is seeking a Forklift Operator to support production by operating a forklift or tugger (PIV) and moving materials around the plant. You will handle stacking, labeling, loading, and unloading duties while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and prior forklift experience. Successful candidates will perform safety checks, work weekends or overtime as needed, and pass background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience driving a forklift/tugger required.
• Safety-focused with ability to manage material flow around machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift or tugger (PIV) to transport materials.
• Stack and unstack dunnage and posts; move materials around the plant.
• Load & unload materials to production locations, inbound/outbound deliveries.
• Track inventory of incoming/outgoing items and label/sort shipments.
• Perform safety checks on PIV before use; work in tight spaces with pedestrian traffic.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety focus

Team player

Flexible/adaptable

Weekend shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting TitleForklift OperatorJob Description SummarySupport production operations through the use of powered industrial vehicles.Dauch associates enjoy an attractive benefit package including health care, profit sharing, retirement plans, paid vacation, paid holidays, life insurance, disability protection and much more. Entry level pay rate for a Fork Truck or Tugger driver is $23.00/hour plus shift premium.Job Description:Operate a forklift or tugger (PIV) used for transporting material.Stack and unstack dunnage and four posts. Move material around the plant.Load & unload materials to the production locations, market or inbound deliveries. Track inventory of incoming/outgoing items.Label and sort incoming/outbound shipments.Load outbound trucks.Perform safety checks on PIV before use.Operate in tight spaces with pedestrian traffic.Required Skills and EducationHigh school diploma or GEDPrior experience in driving a forktruck/tugger is requiredSafety focused - high volume of material is moved every hour with pedestrian traffic and close proximity to machinesWill need to pass our certification test to be on a PIV, or will be moved to a production operator positionAble to work any shift, including weekend and overtime availability as needed. Successfully complete a criminal and education background review, pre-employment physical, and drug screening.Be able to work weekends voluntarily or when requiredBe highly motivated and have an interest in manufacturingBe a team player, who is flexible and easily adapts to changeAbout Dauch:Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.