Production Forklift Op

Means Industries • Sterling Heights, MI

7h • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Amsted Automotive’s TransForm Automotive team in Sterling Heights as a Production Forklift Operator on the 3rd shift, from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. This role supports the plant’s daily assembly operations by keeping materials and containers where they are needed so production can run efficiently. The operator also handles in-process materials, finished goods, and scrap, maintains organized storage areas, completes daily forklift paperwork, and may serve as a wastewater handler after completing the required environmental training.

Requirements

• Complete the required environmental training before serving as a wastewater handler.
• Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Adapt to and promote lean manufacturing principles.
• Participate in Elimination of Waste Team meetings.
• Support the Company’s goals and objectives.
• Supply presses and work cells with containers, parts, materials, and components.
• Use the production forklift to remove baskets as they are filled with in-process material, finished goods, or scrap.
• Verify that material and product are properly identified with part and operation numbers.
• Operate the production forklift safely and responsibly.
• Complete the production forklift checklist for the maintenance department.
• Notify the maintenance supervisor when the forklift is not operating correctly.
• Empty scrap from containers into the scrap hopper.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Production Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Keep the outside storage area organized.
• Keep the parking lot clear of metal shavings and scrap.
• Remove empty baskets from the plant to the plant truck.
• Keep empty dunnage organized in the storage area.
• Serve as a wastewater handler after completing the proper environmental training.
• Maintain working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria.
• Complete and update daily paperwork, including the Forklift Daily Checklist.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription drug benefits
• Wellness reimbursement
• Telehealth
• Onsite health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Employee assistance program with counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, and legal guidance
• Competitive salaries
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 14 annual company-paid holidays
• Training programs
• Education expense reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Pet insurance and discount program
• Legal insurance
• Employee discounts
• Recognition and rewards
• Community involvement
• Workplace giving matching gift program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed