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American Axle Mfg Inc

Forklift Operator

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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$46,171 / year median in Michigan

+7% projected growth

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Job Posting TitleForklift Operator Job Description SummarySupport production operations through the use of powered industrial vehicles.

Dauch associates enjoy an attractive benefit package including health care, profit sharing, retirement plans, paid vacation, paid holidays, life insurance, disability protection and much more. Entry level pay rate for a Fork Truck or Tugger driver is $23.00/hour plus shift premium.
Job Description:
Operate a forklift or tugger (PIV) used for transporting material.

Stack and unstack dunnage and four posts. Move material around the plant.

Load & unload materials to the production locations, market or inbound deliveries. Track inventory of incoming/outgoing items.

Label and sort incoming/outbound shipments.

Load outbound trucks.

Perform safety checks on PIV before use.

Operate in tight spaces with pedestrian traffic. Required Skills and EducationHigh school diploma or GEDPrior experience in driving a forktruck/tugger is requiredSafety focused - high volume of material is moved every hour with pedestrian traffic and close proximity to machinesWill need to pass our certification test to be on a PIV, or will be moved to a production operator positionAble to work any shift, including weekend and overtime availability as needed. Successfully complete a criminal and education background review, pre-employment physical, and drug screening.

Be able to work weekends voluntarily or when requiredBe highly motivated and have an interest in manufacturingBe a team player, who is flexible and easily adapts to change
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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. AAM 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. AAM 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.