Forklift Operator

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

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In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate powered industrial vehicles to transport, load, and unload materials within the production facility. Maintain accurate inventory records and perform essential safety checks on equipment before operation.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and prior experience driving a forklift or tugger, as this is a required qualification. You are safety-focused and able to operate in tight spaces with pedestrian traffic, and you will need to pass a certification test to operate powered industrial vehicles.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forklift Operation

Tugger Operation

PIV Operation

Material Handling

Inventory Tracking

Shipping/Receiving

Forklift Certification

Job Description

Job Posting Title

Forklift Operator

Job Description Summary

Support production operations through the use of powered industrial vehicles.
Dauch associates enjoy an attractive benefit package including health care, profit sharing, retirement plans, paid vacation, paid holidays, life insurance, disability protection and much more. Entry level pay rate for a Fork Truck or Tugger driver is $18.00/hour plus shift premium.

Job Description:

Operate a forklift or tugger (PIV) used for transporting material.

Stack and unstack dunnage and four posts. Move material around the plant.

Load & unload materials to the production locations, market or inbound deliveries. Track inventory of incoming/outgoing items.

Label and sort incoming/outbound shipments.

Load outbound trucks.

Perform safety checks on PIV before use.

Operate in tight spaces with pedestrian traffic.

Required Skills and Education

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Prior experience in driving a forktruck/tugger is required
  • Safety focused - high volume of material is moved every hour with pedestrian traffic and close proximity to machines
  • Will need to pass our certification test to be on a PIV, or will be moved to a production operator position
  • Able to work any shift, including weekend and overtime availability as needed. Successfully complete a criminal and education background review, pre-employment physical, and drug screening.
  • Be able to work weekends voluntarily or when required
  • Be highly motivated and have an interest in manufacturing
  • Be a team player, who is flexible and easily adapts to change

About AAM:

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.

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing

On February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy. 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. Follow us at @DauchCorp or learn more at Dauch.com.
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