Material Handler Belleville, MI

Autokiniton US Holdings, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement programs

Work-life balance support

14 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Michigan seeks a dedicated individual for a full-time truck driver role, focusing on operating equipment, unloading materials, and ensuring safety compliance. Applicants should hold a Michigan forklift operator permit and possess effective communication skills. This position offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Michigan forklift truck operator's permit.
• Excellent safety record is mandatory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and understanding of MIOSHA standards relating to set-up procedures, lockout, operation of press room/welding equipment, forklift truck operation, PPE, and material hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate lifting apparatus and forklift safely and efficiently.
• Unload and stack material accurately.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Operate machinery and equipment per MIOSHA standards and company procedures with required safety gear.
• Ensure correct tagging on containers prior to movement; complete safety and operational checks daily.
• Maintain partial containers and organize WIP area; keep tag inventory board updated.
• Assist in departmental operations as needed.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance; be willing to work assigned shifts.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly; perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift truck operation

Communication

Safety management

Self-motivation

MIOSHA knowledge

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

6201 Haggerty Road, Belleville, Michigan

Tracking Code

10747

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Operate Hilo truck safely and efficiently and in accordance with MIOSHA and company standards.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels or production schedules.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting device.
• Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.).
• Ensures correct tagging is on all containers prior to moving. Completes safety and operational checks daily.
• WIP Area Drivers:
• Maintain Partial Containers, ensure WIP area is neat and organized, maintain tag inventory board
• Help in departmental operation wherever necessary.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required.Able and willing to work any shift assigned.
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly.Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor.

This Full-Time, Salary role is a part of our Autokiniton - Oakland team and reports to the Operations Manager.

Required experience:

Required Skills

• Michigan forklift truck operators permit required
• Excellent safety record
• Able to communicate well with others
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of MIOSHA standards relating to set-up procedures, lockout, operation of press room/welding equipment, forklift truck operation, personal protective equipment, and material hazards required.

Education and/or Experience:

High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience

Language Skills :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Working conditions:

· We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Belleville – Plant 2 facility in Belleville, MI., offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

· Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions.

· Close to major highways

· Near coffee shops and restaurants.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.