Production Lift Truck Driver 2nd Shift
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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Production Lift Truck Driver 2nd ShiftJob Description Summary
We are seeking a reliable safety-conscious Forklift Operator to support our manufacturing operations. The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely transporting materials throughout the facility to ensure uninterrupted production. This position plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy supporting shipping and receiving operations and meeting customer delivery requirements.Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts in accordance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Supply production lines with materials according to production schedules.
- Stage materials for production shipping and storage.
- Verify material quantities labels and locations before movement.
- Utilize RF scanners barcode systems or warehouse management systems to complete inventory transactions.
- Perform pre-shift inspections of forklifts and report equipment issues promptly.
- Assist with inventory counts cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
- Maintain clean organized and safe work areas.
- Follow all safety quality environmental and company policies.
- Support Lean Manufacturing 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to operate powered industrial equipment for extended periods.
- Frequently stand walk bend reach and twist throughout the workday.
- Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Must meet vision and physical requirements necessary for safe forklift operation.
Required Skills and Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of forklift operating experience in a manufacturing warehouse or distribution environment.
- Ability to obtain certification upon hire.
- Basic computer skills and experience using RF scanners or inventory systems preferred.
- Ability to read shipping documents work orders and inventory labels.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit MI with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that Associates are treated equally during employment without regard to their age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations please e-mail Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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About Company
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.
