At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.
Job Posting TitleFork Truck / Tugger Driver - $18
Job Description SummarySupport production operations through the use of powered industrial vehicles.
AAM 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
- operating a forklift or tugger (PIV) used for transporting material
- stacking and unstacking dunnage and four posts
- moving material around the plant
- load & unload materials to the production locations, market or inbound deliveries
- tracking inventory of incoming/outgoing items
- label and sort incoming/outbound shipments
- loading outbound trucks
- performing safety checks on PIV before use
-operating 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
- Successfully complete a criminal and education background review
- Successfully complete a pre-employment physical and drug screening
- Ability to work on any shift does not mean a swing shift. We are a Unionized facility that in order for an Associate to shift preference to a different shift, they have to meet requirements such as having a high enough Seniority.
- 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. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM...and the world.
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 [email protected]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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.
