Production Forklift Op

Who we are

At Amsted Automotive, we are not just a company – we are a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and in each other. As an employee-owned organization, every single team member has a stake in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be a part of a dynamic team that is revolutionizing the automotive industry and driving the future of transportation!

What’s in it for you

At Amsted Automotive, we create a supportive environment where employees thrive! With a range of benefits designed to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us and experience the exceptional perks that make amsted automotive a great place to work!

Health and wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Prescription drug benefits
• Wellness reimbursement
• Telehealth
• Onsite health screenings
• Metal health resources
• Employee assistance program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more.

Financial benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401k with company match
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Life and disability insurance

Work-life balance

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 14 annual company paid holidays

Professional development

• Training programs
• Education expense reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Additional benefits

• Pet insurance and discount program
• Legal insurance
• Employee discounts
• Recognition and rewards
• Community involvement
• Workplace giving matching gift program

About the Role

Join Amsted Automotive’s TransForm Automotive team in Sterling Heights as a Production Forklift Operator on 3rd shift (11:00 pm - 7:00 am) ! In this essential role, you’ll help keep production moving by supporting the plant’s daily assembly operations and ensuring materials are where they need to be to keep the team running efficiently.

What you'll do

• Adapt and promote lean manufacturing principles

• Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings

• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives

• Keep presses and work cells supplied with containers, parts, material and or components

• With the production forklift remove the baskets as they are filled with in process material, finished goods and / or scrap

• Verify material and product has been properly identified with part number and operation number

• Operate the Production Hilo in a safe and responsible manner

• Operate the Production Hilo checklist for the maintenance department

• Responsible to notify the maintenance supervisor when Hilo is not operating correctly

• Responsible to empty scrap from containers into the scrap hopper

• Additional duties as assigned by Production Supervisor or Team Leader

• Keep outside storage area organized

• Ensure parking lot is clean from metal shavings and scrap

• Remove empty baskets from plant to plant truck

• Keep empty dunnage organized in storage area

• Serves in the capacity of waste water handler commensurate with completion of proper environmental training

• Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria

• Responsible for fully completing and updating all paperwork on daily basis (Forklift Daily checklist)