Warehouse Operator/Forklift Driver (11:00pm to 7:30am Shift)

Job Title: Warehouse Operator (Forklift Driver) (11:00pm to 7:30am Shift)

Salary: $22 Hourly

Location: Mt. Clemens, MI

Job #: 2024-14659

Education: Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D. (No Exceptions)

Background: Must be able to pass a Drug and Background Screen (No Exceptions)

Experience: Must have at least 1 year Forklift or Hi-Lo Driving experience (No Exceptions)

Number of Positions: 1

Schedule: 11:00pm to 7:30am Shift (Monday thru Friday)

https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company website)

Job Summary:

As a Warehouse Operator you are responsible for learning multiple functions within the Warehouse environment including forklift driving, checking, and tote/drum handling. Within these functions various equipment and systems must be used to effectively and safely verify materials, deliver materials (inbound & outbound), and properly manage dunnage in accordance with internal procedures. 

Education & Experience  

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 
• 2-3 years related job experience required. 
• Experience operating PIV in a high hazard and space confined work environment required.  
• Experience in customer service and or order fulfillment required. 
• Licensed PIV Operator preferred.  

Safety  

• Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed 
• Completes Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation training and all IATA shipping and receiving certification requirements. 
• Follow all site safety rules and procedures; and be an active participant with Axalta safety near miss reporting.  
• Completes all required internal and external training related to safety (TLMs) 
• Must complete CFR training and maintain certification.  
• Participate and support site internal and external safety audits. 
• Must be able to operate safely and properly handle high hazard (S-Code) materials for the site.  

Quality 

• Active participant with Axalta continuous improvement program (Kaizen Reporting) 
• Completes assigned tasks following proper processes to ensure compliance with inventory record accuracy (IRA) 

• Supports internal & external audits as necessary.  
• Understands proper loading procedures and customer requirements.  
• Understand and follows ISO-9001 and TS-16949 standards. 
• Practices lean manufacturing standards such as pre-stagging shipments 
• Understands customer sales force complaints related to job specific tasks (CAT I – CAT VII; ABC). 

Job Functions 

Driver – (6 months training) 

• Pick and deliver requested stock to the production floor. 
• Unload inbound trailers. 
• Use hand-held bar code scanners to relieve and add to plant inventory. 
• Very critical to ensure inventory accuracy and maintain customer supply.  
• Maintain area safety and housekeeping standards. 
• Confirm Transfer Orders for Outbound Deliveries 
• Stage loads for shipments 
• Load shipment on designated carriers 
• Accurately and timely put stock away  
• Pallet/Bin consolidation 
• Assist with area Cycle Counting 

• Empty waste bins 
• Supply production with containers, pallets, etc. 

Checker (12 months to train) 

• Checks, processes, and clears customers’ orders for shipments. 
• Sorts, arranges, and labels all the goods in the warehouse 
• Receives and examines all incoming and outgoing goods on behalf of the organization. 
• Wears safety gear as needed in the warehouse 
• Collaborates with the procurement and sales department of the organization to ensure regular availa