Shipping​/Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift Britton, MI

We are AUTOKINITON. Driving success for the world’s top automakers.

At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high‑strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers.

Our dedicated teams proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward‑thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility.

CAREERS WITH AUTOKINITON:
Building the Future
- Together. Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement. Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress. Join a high‑performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.

• Perform all duties and operate machinery and equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, safety glasses, etc.)
• Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
• Position forks/lifting platforms and transport loads to designated areas
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device
• Utilize overhead cranes for rigging various machines
• Receive material and enter paperwork from suppliers
• Be responsible for tagging incoming/outgoing freight
• Prepare orders/stages orders for delivery
• Set up trucks, create shippers and pull loads for shipments as requested
• Inventory materials on work floor/shipping dock, assist putting away after material receipt
• Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels or production schedules
• Load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids or lifting device from various sources, from various types of vehicles (flatbed, cargo van, etc.)
• Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite past dues
• Organize materials in department as necessary
• Lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank or replace liquified gas tank
• Utilize personal tools for assembly/disassembly of various types of machinery
• Complete safety and operational checks daily
• Follow and perform FIFO procedures
• Keep work areas clean and orderly
• Be able to identify and categorize equipment and tools in non‑working areas
• Cross‑train on all crib duties for both internal and external storage locations

• High school Diploma or GED; or 1‑3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Responsible for reading and understanding the TS16949 and ISO‑14001 procedures located at K:/winapps/data/TS Team/Procedures
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must be able to safely operate forklift.
• Must be able to safely operate overhead cranes.
• High level of commitment.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Adaptive to a fast‑paced environment.
• Bills of Lading knowledge.
• QAD experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Basic skills:
  
  ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Duties include but are not limited to stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk…