Forklift Operator

Job Posting TitleForklift Operator Job Description SummarySupport production operations through the use of powered industrial vehicles. AAM 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 $18.00/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 AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we're Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.

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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. AAM 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.