Forklift Operator

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Three Rivers, NM

23d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator supports production operations by operating a forklift or tugger (powered industrial vehicle, or PIV) to transport material. The role involves moving materials around the plant and loading and unloading them at production locations, the market, or inbound deliveries. The operator also handles dunnage and four posts, tracks inventory, labels and sorts shipments, loads outbound trucks, and completes safety checks on the PIV before use. Work takes place in tight spaces with pedestrian traffic and close proximity to machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior experience driving a forklift or tugger.
Focus on safety while moving high volumes of material around pedestrian traffic and near machines.
Pass the company's PIV certification test; otherwise, the associate will be moved to a production operator position.
Be able to work any shift, including weekends, and be available for overtime as needed.
Successfully complete a criminal and education background review, pre-employment physical, and drug screening.
Be able to work weekends voluntarily or when required.
Be highly motivated and interested in manufacturing.
Be a team player who is flexible and adapts easily to change.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift or tugger (PIV) to transport material.
Stack and unstack dunnage and four posts.
Move material around the plant.
Load and unload materials to production locations, the market, or inbound deliveries.
Track inventory of incoming and outgoing items.
Label and sort incoming and outbound shipments.
Load outbound trucks.
Perform safety checks on the PIV before use.