Forklift 1st Shift

AUSTIN TRI-HAWK AUTOMOTIVE INC•Austin, IN

19d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The shipping associate will be responsible for preparing, organizing, and shipping finished goods and components to customers and coordinating inbound and outbound freight, including material flow within the facility. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment. Support (ATA) efforts to promote Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR) and ensure activities are carried out in cooperation with G-TEKT CSR, and Corporate Governance initiatives and activities to ensure compliance in functional areas of responsibility. Support the Corporate Governance Policy of Austin Tri-Hawk Automotive and the Objectives of: Meeting challenges of changed legal and business environment. Enhancing the trust of ATA among customers, associates, and society. Implementing activities to improve ATA business operations using a strategy of Steady Compliance. Accountable to Shipping Team Leader, Shipping Coordinator, Shipping Assist. Mgr.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous shipping, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred
Forklift experience or certification is beneficial
Basic computer skills (data entry, scanning systems)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Yard Dog experience or certification (depending on position)
Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods (8-12hrs)
Lift up to 75 lbs. regularly
Perform repetitive movements (bending, reaching, lifting)
Automotive manufacturing facility
Exposure to moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.
PPE required (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots)

Responsibilities

Prepare and package finished automotive parts for shipment
Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment
Verify quantities, labels, and shipping documentation for accuracy
Stage materials and organizing shipments according to schedules
Inspect outgoing shipments for damage or defects
Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with cycle counts
Assist with yearly physical inventory accuracy
Enter shipping data into computer systems (ERP/WMS)
Coordinate with production and logistics teams to meet shipping deadlines
Follow all safety procedures and company policies
Maintain a clean and organized shipping area
Support ISO-9001 / ISO-14001 requirements
Comply with all OSHA forklift regulations.
Perform Daily forklift and or Yard Dog inspection.
Transport products within facility in accordance with material flow.
Load and unload all trucks for shipping and receiving purposes.
Assist floor leadership regarding inventory levels amongst all ATA areas.
Verify that incoming product to match PO to verify shipment.
Verify correct products are shipped to customers.
Receive inbound freight.
Other duties assigned by the Shipping Team Leader, Shipping Coordinator, Shipping Asst Mgr.