What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator - 1st Shift position at MAHLE?
Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #StrongerTogether
The Forklift Operator/Material Handler position will operate a forklift to stack, relocate, and move goods, supplies and materials from one place to another. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle (i.e. forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform etc.) and may also be required to perform operator duties.
Your Experience and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
- 2 to 3 years of experience safely operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
- Must have valid state issued license to operate a motor vehicle.
- Picks up and delivers parts and materials between production lines.
- Picks up and delivers parts and materials from shipping/receiving and the warehouse.
- Must have and be able to maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong analysis, problem solving, process and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Dynamic communication / inter-personal skills.
- Highly organized and possess good decision-making skills.
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete forklift training, including written and driving test and be issued a forklift license.
- Must have and be able to maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
Our Offering
We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)
#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.
*No Sponsorship Available*
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Your future at MAHLE
As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.
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