What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Forklift Operator (Hilo) position at Amsted Industries?
Job Category: Production
Requisition Number: PRODU007048
Posted: March 7, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
52400 Shelby Pkwy
Shelby Township, MI 48315, USA
Job Details
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Amsted Automotive, Shelby Township, is seeking a Day Shift Production Forklift Operator (Hilo) who will be responsible for ensuring sufficient material flow within the plant by keeping operations stocked with materials and supplies.
Shifts:
Days: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Afternoons: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM 15% shift premium
Midnights: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM 15% shift premium
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Keep presses and work cells supplied with containers, parts, material and or components
- With the production forklift remove the baskets as they are filled with in process material, finished goods and / or scrap
- Verify material and product has been properly identified with part number and operation number
- Operate the Production Hilo in a safe and responsible manner
- Maintain the Production Hilo checklist for the maintenance department
- Responsible to notify the maintenance supervisor when Hilo is not operating correctly
- Responsible to empty scrap from containers into the scrap hopper
- Keep outside storage area organized
- Ensure parking lot is clean from metal shavings and scrap
- Remove empty baskets from plant-to-plant truck
- Keep empty dunnage organized in storage area
- Serves in the capacity of wastewater handler commensurate with completion of proper environmental training
- Responsible for fully completing and updating all paperwork on daily basis (Forklift Daily checklist)
- Additional duties as assigned
- Adapt and promote lean manufacturing principles
- Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings
- Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Must be able to pass the test for a Hilo license
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must know and follow safe operational practices
- Experience in a fast paced, automotive manufacturing environment
- Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Incentive Bonus
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401K
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Discount Programs
WHAT ELSE YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW
- Excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Work will require the need to operate Hilo for extended periods of time sitting
- Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with continuous exposure to noise
- Must be able to work necessary overtime if required
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
High School or better.
Experience
Preferred
2 years:
Hilo
