Forklift Operator - TWB Monroe, MI

TWB, Tailor Welded Blanks, is a joint venture of Worthington Steel and BAO Steel Company. The company developed the tailor welded blank market and has been the leading manufacturer of tailor welded products in North America for over 30 years. We support just in time production and services to the automotive industry, making vehicles stronger and lighter which also makes them safer and more fuel efficient! TWB is committed to a long-standing philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule and takes pride in the accomplishments of our team members in facilities across Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Canada, and Mexico.

This is an entry level position!  We have on the job training, no experience required. Join TWB today and kick start your career!  Our teams work 12-hour shifts rotating every 90 days from day shift to night shift. If you're still wondering why you should join our team, here's a quick list of reasons:

• Starting Pay $19.23/hour + $0.55 shift differential
• Paid Holidays - Starting on Day 1
• $1,800 Retention bonus within first year – $300 after 90 days, $500 after 6 months, & $1,000 after 1 year!
• 12 hour schedule - 2-on, 2-off, 3-on, 2-off (rotating week to week)
• Access to our very generous benefits package on Day 1
• Quarterly profit sharing; your hard work pays off!
• Overtime is paid at time and a half and Double time starts after 48 hours
• 401k retirement plan with company contribution and employee match
• Education assistance
• Employee development, training with room for growth opportunities

Summary

The primary role for the Material Handler is moving material around the plant or work site with a forklift and/or crane in order for production to run smoothly. The person in this role will perform multiple tasks throughout the day to ensure safe and quality production. They are responsible for transporting material around the plant with a forklift and/or heavy machinery and prioritizing requests in order for production to run smoothly and efficiently

Responsibilities

• Moves material around plant using a forklift for producing finishing, packaging, or shipping parts. 
• Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout plant to ensure safe, efficient and quality production.
• Observes machine processing for proper functioning and production of parts.
• Loads and unloads their assigned machine and packs product for the forklift.
• Performs visual and/or manual inspection as needed.
• Completes required paperwork.
• Assists operator with set-ups and running production as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to frequently bend and stoop
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Basic math skills
• Able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to stand for extended period of time and exert moderate to heavy physical effort with a minimum lifting requirement of 50 pounds
• Must be willing to travel as needed via most efficient means
• Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds
• Must be available for work on any shift or shift rotation or work schedule as needed by the company
• Manufacturing experience a plus
• High school diploma or GED required