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Form of workMiller Industries - Forklift Driver - 1st Shift – Thompson Road - Fenton, Michigan
Who We Are
Are you ready for a change and want the opportunity to work on custom products made in the USA? Miller Industries LLC, comprised of Performance Fabricating, Flex Air, MiFarmPod and Miller Industries Representatives, takes great pride in our family business built on hard work and passion for making quality products, while focusing on the needs of our employees. We specialize in custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems, HVAC applications and lastly, modular indoor grow systems for the agricultural industry. We have been primary suppliers to automotive, healthcare, and institutional customers worldwide. As we continue to grow, we are looking to add skilled talent to our team!
Who We Want
Miller Industries is seeking a Forklift Driver - 1st Shift for our Thompson Road Location in Fenton, MI. Our 1st Shift hours are Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some overtime hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as needed for production. This employee will be operating a forklift to move structural steel loads as large 10 feet wide and 2k lbs.
What You Will Be Doing
- Operates forklift in accordance with safety guidelines considering other employees, speed, visibility, and load size in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Provide production with an adequate supply of required materials, parts, components and packaging.
- Return required materials, parts, components, and packaging to designated storage areas at the completion of each production run.
- Transports finished parts to the next required operation, or the correct storage location.
- Loads and unloads trucks.
- Moving or preparing parts for assembly operations.
- Load and unload parts product or material onto fixtures.
- Assist with quality control, making sure that all finished good materials are in good condition.
- Maintaining workspace and proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensures safety check sheet for equipment is filled out at beginning of shift. Addresses any safety issues with forklift before its operation.
- Report damages and/or items needing repair.
- Performs duties in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Maintains compliance to company policies, work rules, safety & housekeeping standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Get Paid
The position pays a competitive hourly rate. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, a 401k with immediate match, 10 paid holidays, PTO, profit sharing bonus eligibility, and overtime opportunities.
What Requirements Are Needed
- High School diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience operating forklift in fast-paced manufacturing/industrial/construction environment.
- Prior experience moving structural steel loads.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Must be flexible for change and be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of protocol and mechanical operation of dock and truck equipment.
- Must be able to drive forklift and be properly licensed as well as have ability to operate a pallet jack.
- Ability to get on and off the forklift many times per shift.
Miller Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
You can also find this job posting at www.millc.com.
