Plant Helper

About the role

Responsible for the safe housekeeping and support of assigned operation area. Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety, quality and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform manual tasks, such as loading/unloading materials, crating/uncrating materials, breaking up caked/frozen materials, lifting brick or equipment, piling/stocking supplies and materials, digging out pits, etc.
• Mail pickup and deliveries and expedited material.
• Perform general clean-up duties in and around plant facilities and equipment, including waste disposal, occasionally cuts grass, police grounds, shovel snow, etc.
• Operate fork truck to transport materials and equipment.
• Assist operators and repairmen in processing repair activities as requested.
• Assist in operating, packaging, blending, and screening equipment as requested.
• Maintain a safe, clean, work environment at all times.
• Normally assigned on temporary basis to various job classifications for absences, vacations, and leaves of absence.
• Perform all tasks requested by the Supervisor and/or other management personnel.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of previous experience in an industrial or construction setting is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to operate a forklift and pass required Company training.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice is required.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal.