Plant Helper

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. in Gallatin, TN seeks a hands-on role to support safe housekeeping in the assigned operation area and assist with materials handling.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, loading/unloading, general plant cleanup, and supporting maintenance and repair activities; must be able to work overtime and communicate effectively with team members.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate a forklift and pass required Company training.
• 1-3 years of previous experience in an industrial or construction setting is preferred.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice is required.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, quality and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform manual tasks such as loading/unloading materials and crating/uncrating materials.
• Mail pickup and deliveries and expedited material.
• General clean-up duties in and around plant facilities and equipment, including waste disposal, shovel snow, etc.
• Operate fork truck to transport materials and equipment.
• Assist operators and repairmen in processing repair activities as requested.
• Assist in operating, packaging, blending, and screening equipment as requested.
• Normally assigned on temporary basis to various job classifications for absences, vacations, and leaves of absence.
• Perform all tasks requested by the Supervisor and/or other management personnel.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the safe housekeeping and support of assigned operation area.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow all Hoeganaes safety, quality and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform manual tasks, such as loading/unloading materials, crating/uncrating materials, breaking up caked/frozen materials, lifting brick or equipment, piling/stocking supplies and materials, digging out pits, etc.
• Mail pickup and deliveries and expedited material.
• Perform general clean‑up duties in and around plant facilities and equipment, including waste disposal, occasionally cuts grass, police grounds, shovel snow, etc.
• Operate fork truck to transport materials and equipment.
• Assist operators and repairmen in processing repair activities as requested.
• Assist in operating, packaging, blending, and screening equipment as requested. Maintain a safe, clean, work environment at all times.
• Normally assigned on temporary basis to various job classifications for absences, vacations, and leaves of absence.
• Perform all tasks requested by the Supervisor and/or other management personnel.

Required Skills and Education

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to operate a forklift and pass required Company training.
• 1‑3 years of previous experience in an industrial or construction setting is preferred.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice is required.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.