What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Dauch?
Job Posting Title
Material Handler
Job Description Summary
Responsible for driving a forklift to move, store, and organize materials inside a manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient workflow and accurate inventory management.
Job Description
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. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
AAM 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. AAM 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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Material Handler
Job Description Summary
Responsible for driving a forklift to move, store, and organize materials inside a manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient workflow and accurate inventory management.
Job Description
- Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to transport materials to designated storage areas.
- Organize and store materials in an orderly and accessible manner, adhering to established safety protocols and inventory procedures.
- Pick and stage materials for production orders, ensuring accurate counts and timely delivery to machines.
- Perform routine inventory counts and assist with cycle counts to maintain accurate stock records.
- Identify and report any discrepancies, damages, or quality issues with materials.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, following 5S principles.
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience as a forklift operator, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects repeatedly throughout the workday.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing inventory.
- Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and data entry.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
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. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
AAM 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. AAM 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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.