Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

STS; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(K) match

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Auto purchase discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Adler Pelzer Group in Athens, TN is seeking a motivated Forklift Operator to support manufacturing of automotive acoustic and trim components. You will ensure safe forklift operation, stock lines, and assist with production needs.

This role requires ability to lift 25 lbs, read work instructions, and work overtime including weekends. APG offers competitive pay and benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Reads and comprehends operational work instructions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds overhead.
• Sits for long periods as required.
• May work overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and ensure it is checked at start of each shift.
• Stock and support production lines to maintain smooth material flow.
• Accept assignments to support team objectives.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to IATF requirements.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Flexibility

Self-Starter

Ability to Make an Impact

Overtime Willingness

Job description

Are you looking to be a part of a great team? If yes, join us!

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking motivated and committed Forklift Operators for the manufacturing operations in Athens, TN (off of I-75 freeway between Chattanooga and Knoxville).

The Forklift Operator will assist production operations in the manufacturing of the highest quality automotive products as assigned to meet or exceed customer requirements. This role performs all functions as team player contributing to the success of the whole.

The following are the major duties and responsibilities of the Forklift Operator:

• Ensures forklift truck is fully safe to operate by checking for safety items and completing forklift check sheet at beginning of each shift.
• Ensures lines are supported/stocked to provide an even flow of material to enable production to run.
• Accepts assignments and other responsibilities as required in support of team objectives.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area and throughout the plant.
• Adheres to applicable IATF requirements.
• Ability to read and comprehend operational work instructions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds overhead as needed.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to work necessary overtime, which may include weekend work.
• All other duties assigned as required to support the plant and its operations.

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team objectives.

Adler Pelzer offers a competitive pay and benefits package as well as the opportunity to grow one’s career.

Benefits include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(K) match
• life insurance
• short term and long term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
• tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify Program.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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