Forklift Operator - 1st Shift, Inventory & Shipping

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. in Bowling Green, OH is seeking a Material Handler - Forklift (1st Shift) to support smooth material flow in a fast-paced plant.

You will receive, store, and move goods, operate forklifts, and ensure accurate inventory and documentation while following safety and quality policies. Responsibilities include shipping orders, loading trucks, maintaining FIFO locations, and coordinating with production and other departments to prevent shortages and downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift operation on 1st shift with overtime.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks and material handling gear.
• Knowledge of inventory transactions and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company, safety, and quality policies.
• Ship orders, label scanning, loading trucks, ASN completion.
• Receive materials, stock flow racks, process deliveries.
• Supply production lines by delivering material via forklifts.
• Maintain FIFO inventory locations and unload finished goods.
• Process inventory transactions and shipping documents.
• Support cycle counts and file maintenance.
• Prepare, package, and coordinate packaging materials.
• Maintain clean warehouse and support waste disposal.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping & receiving

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MFG Pro

Pallet jacks

Job description

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. in Bowling Green, OH is seeking a Material Handler - Forklift (1st Shift) to support smooth material flow in a fast-paced plant.

You will receive, store, and move goods, operate forklifts, and ensure accurate inventory and documentation while following safety and quality policies. Responsibilities include shipping orders, loading trucks, maintaining FIFO locations, and coordinating with production and other departments to prevent shortages and downtime.