HILO DRIVER (SIT-DOWN AND STAND-UP)

LM MANUFACTURING LLC•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hilo Driver is responsible for moving and storing production parts within the plant and ensuring production lines receive the correct parts on time. The role operates sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move parts across the plant floor and through shipping and receiving, supply assembly stations and sequencing lanes, and load and unload trucks. The driver maintains organized stock using FIFO, completes job-related paperwork, and supports inventory activities, employee training, and continuous-improvement efforts. The position requires safe work practices and compliance with company policies and applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, including OSHA and MIOSHA requirements. The employee must promptly report unsafe or unhealthy conditions, incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage. The role also includes notifying management if a task or workplace condition could compromise safety, customer or internal requirements, or product and test quality. The position works in a manufacturing plant environment, with temperatures that vary based on external weather conditions.

Requirements

Powered Industrial Truck Permit required; must pass the Powered Industrial Truck training tests administered by LM Manufacturing Detroit.
Two to three years of experience operating a forklift and Tugger.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Team-oriented, able to communicate and interact with people at all levels and across departments.
Detail-oriented with good documentation skills.
Ability to work independently under general supervision.
Demonstrated ability to operate material-handling equipment, such as a forklift truck.
Must be available to work overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Move parts on the plant floor and in shipping and receiving using a forklift truck.
Supply parts to assembly stations and sequencing lanes in a timely manner.
Load and unload parts from trucks.
Maintain organized stock using FIFO.
Train employees when needed.
Assist with monthly physical inventories and daily cycle counts.
Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels and participate in Kaizen/MPS activities.
Promote teamwork among fellow employees.
Complete job-related paperwork accurately and on time.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, including OSHA and MIOSHA requirements.
Immediately report unsafe or unhealthy conditions, injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, and property damage to management or the supervisor.
Notify management about tasks or workplace conditions that could endanger employees or jeopardize customer or internal requirements, product quality, test results, or equipment build.
Perform other duties as assigned.