Tugger Operator

Tugger Operator -Production

 We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

·       Move materials in the plant as required

·       Ensure parts and containers are placed at workstations as required

·       Document incoming materials as required

·       Complete required paperwork/labeling for shipments

·       Empty trash for appropriate disposal

·       Participates in activities to support environmental efforts

·       Participate in activities to support continuous improvement

·       Contribute in efforts to maintain a clean and safe work environment

·       Process hourly/daily paperwork as required

·       Check fluid levels

·       Comply with Autokiniton’s values and policies

·       Use scale for weigh control purposes

·       Use handheld scanner

·       Be capable of working together as a team when needed.

·       Other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager/Supervision

This full-time hourly role is a part of our Belleville Plant 2 team and reports to the Production Supervisor.

Required experience:

·       Fork Truck license. Pass written test and demonstrate safe operation of a powered industrial vehicle.

·       Ability to complete visual quality inspections

·       Ability to read and follow written work instructions and safety guidelines.

·       Good verbal and written communication skills as evidenced in peer relations.

·       Ability to lift/pull/push loads of up to-35 lbs at an expected rate

·       Ensure plant safety procedures are known and followed

·       Sets a Positive Example

·       Assists other colleagues

·       Perform additional responsibilities as directed

·       Candidates must be flexible, adaptable to change

·       Candidates must have No active disciplinary on file and have an excellent work ethic

·       Candidates must possess an excellent attendance record – 4 points or less

·       Must be willing and able to work Overtime as requested

·       Must be able to communicate clearly and work as a team in resolving issues

Working conditions:

·       We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Belleville Plant 2 in Belleville, MI offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Lakes and Parks
• Restaurants and Dining
• Close to highways (I-94 and I-275)

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

•          Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

•          Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

•          Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

•          Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.