Forklift Operator

Autokiniton was formed in May 2018, by KPS Capital Partners to acquire L&W Group, a leading manufacturer of structural body-in-white and interior components. In September 2019, Autokiniton acquired Tower International and merged with L&W Group to form one Autokiniton. Autokiniton is a leading Tier 1 Automotive metal stamping components and assembly supplier. Autokiniton has 24 manufacturing facilities creating the second largest body-in-white and frame supplier in North America

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet job posting eligibility requirements per company policy.
• Able and willing to work any shift assigned.
• Michigan forklift truck operator permit required.
• Help in department operation wherever necessary.
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Previous material handler experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents

MAIN JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inventories materials on work floor.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform transports load to designated area.
• 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.
• Loads and unloads customer freight and empty containers.
• Responsible for tagging incoming/outgoing freight.
• Prepares orders/ Stages orders for delivery.
• Scans orders into system.
• Unloads and loads Outside Processing (OSP) freight.
• Organizes materials in department as necessary.
• Recharges batteries, fills fuel tank or replaces liquefied gas tank.
• Completes safety and operational checks daily.
• Follows and performs FIFO procedures
• Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.).
• Able and willing to work any shift assigned.
• Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor.

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.