Crib Attendant - 1st Shift

WE AREAUTOKINITON

DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTO MANUFACTURERS.

At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers.

Our dedicated teams proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility. 

CAREERS WITH AUTOKINITON

Building the Future—Together.
Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement.

Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.

Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.

AXIS ENGINEERING- Crib Attendant (BARN)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stock and maintain all inventory within the crib as well as all lubricants, gases, cleaning, and safety supplies.
• Issues tools, equipment, and build material to workers and maintains records of tools, equipment, and build material issued and returned.
• Issues commercial parts to jobs/ops as required by BOM, deliver machined and or purchased items to tooling as required.
• Locates lost or misplaced tools, equipment, and build material.
• Prepares periodic inventory or maintains perpetual inventory of tools, equipment, copper, and build material by performing scheduled cycle counts by value/volume.
• Put away and store incoming tools, equipment, copper, build material in designated locations,
• Monitor/Follow re-order points (min/max levels), requisitions stock to replenish inventory in crib.
• Assign/create new locations as needed in crib and or WIP/READY storage areas.
• Inspects and measures tools, equipment, and build material for defects and wear and reports damage or wear to supervisors.
• Monitor all scrap hauling activity and operate truck scale.
• Place orders on Blanket Requisitions as well as written requisition for purchasing all non-job-related items for shop floor.
• Monitor battery recycling program (maintain stock and process battery return to vendor).
• Prepares documentation for Crib Catalog Entry System.
• Receive, unpack, and check all incoming MRO shipments as needed to assist receiving.
• Cross trains to learn all duties of shipping and receiving team members.
• At times, team members may be required to assist general labor with equipment tear downs, material salvage for repurpose in jobs and critical spares.
• Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.).
• Punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Able and willing to work any shift assigned.
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.

*If working in external warehouse (Barn) duties remain consistent with focus on salvage/refurbished parts/tools and or build equipment as opposed to brining in/maintaining new inventory of same/similar products.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

·         Responsible for reading and understanding the TS16949 and ISO-14001 procedures located at K:/winapps/data/TS Team/Procedures

·         Must have a valid driver license.

·         Must be able to safely operate forklift.

·         Must be able to safely operate overhead cranes.

·         High level of commitment.

·         Ability and willingness to learn.

·         Adaptive to a fast-paced environment.

·         Bills of Lading knowledge.

·         QAD experience preferred

·         Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organizations

·         Basic Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

·         Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE:

Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.

Relocation Assistance:  Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.

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 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.