Automotive Forklift Driver (Production/Shipping/Receiving)

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Job Title: Forklift Driver

Location:

• Sterling Heights, MI

Shifts:

• 1st (Mon - Fri, Sat/Sun 4am/6am - 2pm) - production and Shipping/Receiving
• 2nd (Mon - Fri, Sat/Sun 2pm - 10pm/12am) - Production and Shipping/Receiving
• 2nd (Mon - Fri, Sat 1pm - 9pm) - Shipping/Receiving
• 3rd (Mon - Fri, Sat 6pm - 6am) - Production

Pay:

• $17.50/hr
• 2nd shift: $18.25/hr ($17.50/hr + $0.75/hr premium)
• 3rd shift: $19.00/hr ($17.50/hr + $1.50/hr premium)
• Weekly Pay - Direct Deposit or Pay Card
• After 40 hours: Overtime (1.5x)
• $.50 raise when converted into union hire

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Shift Premiums
• Referral Bonuses (up to $6,500!)
• BCBS Health Insurance
• Promotions
• Quarterly Performance Reviews w/ Raises
• After 40 hrs: Over Time (1.5x)
• Union Employee

Job Summary:

Forklift Operators will be required to use standard propane powered forklifts primarily assigned to unload materials and supplies necessary for the plant operation; move palletized bagged materials from a conveyor line to the storage yard; load both flatbed and box trucks for shipping using either portable loading ramps or operating off the ground.

Responsibilities:

• Work safely and responsibly and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Perform daily equipment checks and minor service maintenance
• Moving palletized materials throughout the storage facility
• Installs and re-supplies as necessary rolls of bagging film, rolls of stretch wrap, top sheet, pallets, bottom sheet, labels, and other consumables as needed.
• Follow shipping instructions and load trucks with proper materials to complete orders
• Move & stack pallets in the correct storage areas
• Lift and carry boards between pallets while stacking
• Align pallet stacks vertically and safely
• Ensure bags are not damaged during pallet handling
• Examine bag products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Perform work according to accepted procedures and practices
• Change out propane tanks or fill with diesel fuel depending on the type of forklift
• Keep accurate records of production data
• Communicate all concerns affecting safety, quality, productivity and the work environment to the Supervisor
• Other work as required and assigned

Requirements

Requirements:

• Must have forklift experience
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote a safe workplace
• Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses
• Must be able to speak, comprehend, and read English
• Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production/warehouse workplace and outside year round
• Must be able to lift and carry 20-25 pounds regularly
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 3 years of forklift experience in manufacturing
• Must have a forklift license
• Must be willing to undergo a background/drug test.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Shift Premiums
• Referral Bonuses (up to $6,500!)
• BCBS Health Insurance
• Promotions
• Quarterly Performance Reviews w/ Raises
• After 40 hrs: Over Time (1.5x)
• Union Employee