Forklift Operator & Material Handler — Inventory Focus

Autokiniton; Shepherdsville (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Autokiniton in Shepherdsville, KY, is seeking a Warehouse Dock/Loading Associate to handle loading/unloading, shipping preparation, and inventory control. The role emphasizes safe material movement and adherence to FIFO in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will verify incoming shipments, prepare orders for subcontractors and customers, and participate in cycle counts and housekeeping to maintain a clean, secure work area.

Qualifications

• Receive, verify, confirm and document all incoming shipments for accuracy.
• Plan, prepare, assemble & verify shipments for sub-contractors and customers.
• Unload incoming parts, place in designated areas & FIFO material.
• For aluminum material, FIFO & document Aluminum aging; may include weekly inventories.
• Reload of empty containers; may include RMA material.

Responsibilities

• Move material to designated areas as required (Warehouse locations, OGI, hold, sort).
• Communicate shortages to Dock Coordinator, Team Lead, Supervisor & Material Analyst for authentication.
• Assist/conduct cycle counting (weigh counting & hand counts) and physical inventories.
• Keep Finished Goods, Purchased parts and WIP storage areas neat and organized.
• Adhere to Plant & Dock Safety protocols and environmental directives.

Skills

Team player

Effective communicator

Calm under pressure

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Weighing & scanning

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Hand scanner

Job description

Autokiniton in Shepherdsville, KY, is seeking a Warehouse Dock/Loading Associate to handle loading/unloading, shipping preparation, and inventory control. The role emphasizes safe material movement and adherence to FIFO in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will verify incoming shipments, prepare orders for subcontractors and customers, and participate in cycle counts and housekeeping to maintain a clean, secure work area.