Fork Lift Driver (Warehouse)

Shipping & Receiving Associate - 3rd shift

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

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering 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:

• Receive, verify, confirm, and document all incoming shipments for accuracy.
• Plan, prepare, assemble & verify shipments for sub-contractors and customers.
• Unload incoming parts, place in appropriate designated area(s) & FIFO material.
• Reload of empty containers pertinent to each supplier, sometimes to include RMA material (returns).
• Move material to designated areas as required (Warehouse locations, OGI, hold, sort, etc.).
• Communicate any shortages to Dock Coordinator, Team Lead, Supervisor & Material Analyst for authentication.
• Assist/conduct cycle counting (weigh counting & hand counts) and physical inventories.
• Responsible for the neat organization of Finished Goods, Purchased parts and WIP storage areas.
• Housekeeping - contributes to the effort to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Participate in activities to support environmental efforts.
• Participate in activities to support continuous improvement.
• Follow all Plant & Dock Safety protocols and directives put in place for your safety.
• Any other activities as required by the Dock Coordinator, Team leader, Supervisor or Manager

This full-time role is a part of our Materials team and reports to the Shipping Supervisor.

Required experience:

• Be a contributing team member and assist to achieve the goals of the team.
• Effectively communicate with a positive attitude.
• Maintain a calm and composed demeanour under stressful situations.
• Use weigh scale and hand scanner.
• Able to plan and organize effectively.
• Fork truck and crane license (will have to be certified – if not currently) -Pass written test and demonstrate safe operation of a powered industrial vehicle.
• Comply with the AUTOKINITON values and policies.
• Need a working understanding of the Production Department to be able to work along with the drivers to understand their needs.

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 AUTOKINITON plant in Shepherdsville, KY, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Awesome Flea Market & Lazy River
• Jim Beam Distillery
• Bernheim Forest

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.