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Fork-lift Drivers - 1st Shift (Heavy Loads)

Miller Industries
  • Hazel Park, Michigan
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    Job Description

    Miller Industries - Forklift Drivers - 1st Shift – Hazel Park, Michigan
     
    Who We Are
    At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, and with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and our MI Service Group. Together, we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and various modular mechanical and electrical systems. Over the years, we have been a primary supplier to automotive, healthcare, institutional, and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.
     
    We take great pride in our family-operated business built on hard work and a passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and even exceeded, and that they can grow and develop throughout their careers.  As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we welcome you to apply today!
     
    Who We Want
    Miller Industries is seeking Forklift Drivers - 1st Shift for our Hazel Park, Michigan Location. Our 1st Shift hours are Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some overtime hours on 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 forklifts in accordance with safety guidelines considering other employees, speed, visibility, and load size in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
    • Visually size up 55k+ loads of steel and determine the best way to safely load and unload trucks to maximize space and time.
    • 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.
    • Moving or preparing parts for assembly operations.
    • Load and unload parts product or material onto fixtures and on and off trucks.
    • Assist with quality control, making sure that all finished good materials are in good condition.
    • Ensures safety check sheet for equipment is filled out at beginning of shift. Addresses any safety issues with forklift or crane before operation.
    • Operation of cranes and other lift equipment within crane load limits.
    • Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to ensure crane is properly spotted for safe operation within load limits of crane.
    • Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
    • Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.
    • Report damages and/or items needing repair.
    • Performs duties in an environmentally responsible manner.
    • Maintains compliance to company policies, work rules, safety & housekeeping standards.
    • Maintaining workspace and proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
    • 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 forklifts 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 and operate forklift and crane equipment and be properly licensed for each.
    • Familiar with crane load charts, load capacities that ensures safe operation and rigging during operation is a plus.
    • Ability to get on and off the forklift many times per shift.
    At Miller Industries, our mission is to be the most respected custom modular integrator of applied mechanical and electrical equipment across the globe. We value integrity and quality in everything we do. We listen, collaborate, and work towards continuous improvement every day. 
     
    We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
     
    Join us in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, we can continue to lead and innovate in our industry.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHazel Park, Michigan
    IndustryManufacturing - Other
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1990
    Websitehttp://www.millerind.com

    About Company

    Miller Industries is the leader in towing and recovery equipment with executive offices in Ooltewah, Tennessee, domestic manufacturing operations in Tennessee and Pennsylvania and foreign manufacturing operations in France and the United Kingdom.

    Are you ready to join an amazing team with great pay, benefits and an excellent work environment? Do you possess the automotive, finish paint skills needed to ensure the highest level of quality to our customers? Do you have what it takes? Join the BEST of the BEST in the industry -- The Miller Industries Team!

    Skills

    • Constructionunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Craneunmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • HVACunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Loading Dockunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Semiconductor Manufacturingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
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