Forklift Operator

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Profit sharing

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability protection

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing firm in Michigan is looking for a Forklift Operator to support production operations by safely operating powered industrial vehicles. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and prior experience in operating a forklift or tugger. The role requires flexibility for shifts, including weekends and potential overtime. The compensation starts at $18.00/hour plus a shift premium, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health care and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in driving powered industrial vehicles is required.
• Must pass certification test to operate a PIV.
• Able to work shifts including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift or tugger to transport materials.
• Load and unload materials to production locations.
• Perform safety checks on powered industrial vehicles before use.

Skills

Prior experience in driving a forktruck/tugger

Safety awareness in high volume environments

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forklift Operator

Support production operations through the use of powered industrial vehicles.

AAM 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 $18.00/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 Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience in driving a forktruck/tugger is required
• Safety focused - high volume of material is moved every hour with pedestrian traffic and close proximity to machines
• Will need to pass our certification test to be on a PIV, or will be moved to a production operator position
• Able 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 required
• Be highly motivated and have an interest in manufacturing
• Be a team player, who is flexible and easily adapts to change

About AAM

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.

AAM 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. AAM 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]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.