Shipping / Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift

Axis Engineering•Britton, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers. Our dedicated teams proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility. Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement. Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress. Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.

Requirements

High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
Responsible for reading and understanding the TS16949 and ISO-14001 procedures located at K:/winapps/data/TS Team/Procedures
Must have a valid driver license.
Must be able to safely operate forklift.
Must be able to safely operate overhead cranes.
High level of commitment.
Ability and willingness to learn.
Adaptive to a fast-paced environment.
Bills of Lading knowledge.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organizations
Basic Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

QAD experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all duties and operates machinery and equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, safety glasses etc.)
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
Positions forks/lifting platforms and transports loads to designated areas
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
Utilize overhead cranes for rigging various machines
Receives material and enters paperwork from suppliers
Responsible for tagging incoming/outgoing freight
Prepares orders/stages orders for delivery
Set up trucks, create shippers and pull loads for shipments as requested
Inventories materials on work floor/shipping dock, assist putting away after material receipt
Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels or production schedules
Loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids or lifting device from various sources, from various types of vehicles (flatbed, cargo van, etc.)
Monitor supplier deliveries and escalate past dues
Organizes materials in department as necessary
Lubricates truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank or replaces liquified gas tank
Utilize personal tools for assembly/disassembly of various types of machinery
Completes safety and operational checks daily
Follows and performs FIFO procedures
Keeps work areas clean and orderly
Able to identify and categorize equipment and tools in non-working areas
Cross train on all crib duties for both internal and external storage locations

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with Company contribution match
up to 15 paid holidays annually
tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates
Relocation Assistance
coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions
tuition reimbursement programs
on-the-job training
learning management systems
advancement opportunities from within our organization