Production Forklift Operator; Hilo

About The Role

Amsted Automotive, Shelby Township, is seeking a Day Shift Production Forklift Operator (Hilo) who will be responsible for ensuring sufficient material flow within the plant by keeping operations stocked with materials and supplies.

• Days: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Afternoons: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( +15% shift premium)
• Midnights: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM ( +15% shift premium)

• Keep presses and work cells supplied with containers, parts, material and/or components
• With the production forklift remove the baskets as they are filled with in process material, finished goods and/or scrap
• Verify material and product has been properly identified with part number and operation number
• Operate the Production Hilo in a safe and responsible manner
• Maintain the Production Hilo checklist for the maintenance department
• Notify the maintenance supervisor when Hilo is not operating correctly
• Empty scrap from containers into the scrap hopper
• Keep outside storage area organized
• Ensure parking lot is clean from metal shavings and scrap
• Remove empty baskets from plant-to-plant truck
• Keep empty dunnage organized in storage area
• Serve in the capacity of wastewater handler commensurate with completion of proper environmental training
• Fully complete and update all paperwork on a daily basis (Forklift Daily checklist)
• Additional duties as assigned
• Adapt and promote lean manufacturing principles
• Actively participate in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings
• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives

• Must be able to pass the test for a Hilo license
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must know and follow safe operational practices
• Experience in a fast paced, automotive manufacturing environment
• Possess working knowledge of IATF
  16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs

• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Work will require the need to operate Hilo for extended periods of time sitting
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with continuous exposure to noise
• Must be able to work necessary overtime if required

• 2 years:
  Hilo

• High School or better

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