Material Handler & Operator

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Saint Marys (Elk County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is seeking a Material Handler & Operator to support production lines in the United States. The role rotates among tasks and emphasizes safe, efficient material flow from receiving through shipping.

You will follow 7S standards, perform TPM activities, record production and scrap, and participate in continuous improvement. Forklift certification may be required, and teamwork is essential in this fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with TS-16949 and ISO-14001 quality systems is preferred.
• Proven problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe operating procedures and maintain 7S standards.
• Perform TPM activities as required.
• Review and follow quality, process and operator instructions.
• Perform quality checks and record results using required methods.
• Identify, contain and generate DMRs for non-conforming material and forward to MRB.
• Communicate with co-workers across shifts to discuss issues.
• Ensure operation runs at required production rate and notify if not.
• Report production and scrap using required systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Move product using barrels with a barrel cart or totes up to 40 pounds.
• Rotate among MA-III positions; complete other tasks as assigned.
• Assist other employees as directed by Team Leader/Supervisor.

Skills

Safety mindset

TS-16949

ISO-14001

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Material Handler & Operator

Job Description Summary

Functions as part of a flexible and versatile group in order to provide work where needed, as needed.

Job Description

• Follows safe operating procedures
• Maintain 7S standards
• Performs TPM activities as required
• Review and follows quality, process and operator instructions
• Perform quality checks as required and accurately records using Plexus or required method.
• Identifies, contains and generates Discrepant Material Report (DMR) for any non-conforming material and forwards to the Material Review Board (MRB)
• Communicates with co-workers from the previous and following shifts to discuss problems and concerns
• Insures operation runs at required production rate. Notifies Team Leader or equivalent when this does not occur
• Accurately reports production and scrap using Factivity or required method
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities
• Performs data reporting such as production and scrap, using both paper and computerized systems, as required
• Moves product by using barrels with a barrel cart or totes which may weigh up to 40 pounds
• May be required to work in a variety of jobs as documented below (MA-III positions). This position rotates among jobs on a routine basis
• Complete other tasks within job classification as assigned
• Assists other employees as directed by the Team Leader and / or Supervisor

Required Skills and Education

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Skills

• Know what it takes to have a safe workplace
• TS-16949 Quality Systems Requirements
• ISO-14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Problem Solving

Will require operator to obtain forklift certification

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

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