What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Material Handling Equipment Operator contributes to the safe, efficient flow of daily production through the movement of raw materials, in-process and finished goods and containers. Safety and department housekeeping are also the responsibility of the Material Handling Equipment Operator.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid drivers license.
- Prior experience operating a forklift, reach truck or tugger.
- Prior experience loading and unloading trailers.
- Ability to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement.
- Possesses or has the ability to successfully obtain a forklift and tugger license and must demonstrate that they can operate equipment safely and efficiently.
- Good coordination of movement to carry out routine, repetitive tasks and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work in a team environment or independently to perform duties with little supervision.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and with a variable workload.
- Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet customer requirements.
- Ability to understand basic computer software an asset.
- Possesses good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.
- Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time while operating material handling equipment in a manufacturing environment.
DUTIES:
- Safely and efficiently move components, containers, partials and scrap, etc. according to current movement and storage policy/procedures.
- Perform material handling duties: move, load/unload parts either by manual or tugger operation; carry out and record incoming/outgoing inspection parts, tags, racks, etc.; operate inventory scanner; cycle material based on FIFO standards.
- Ensures there are no production delays, shortages or stock loss.
- Performs daily inspections, keeps equipment charged/fueled and monitors fluid levels. Reports service conditions as required and takes the equipment out of service if it has any safety concerns and adheres to all safe driving polices.
- Properly rotates stock First In, First Out (FIFO) and notifies proper personnel or any potential shortages/overstocks.
- Ensures all outgoing shipments are properly scanned to Bill of Lading (BOL).
- Ensures all inbound shipments are properly checked in.
- Cross Train with Tugger Drivers.
- Tugger drivers must have the ability to load lines accurately.
- Actively participates in 5S activities to include taking care of empty totes, bins and skids.
- Services and assists internal customers as required (i.e., maintenance, production, quality, etc.).
- Trains workers (fulltime or temporary) if asked to train. Readily and willingly trains following the training process and the principles of CBAM.
- Demonstrates cooperation and flexibility related to work assignments and overtime. Works where directed to work and is open to training for multiple work assignments.
- Watches for quality defects when moving containers and reports any to their direct Area Leader or Production Area/Shift Leader.
- Monitors outbound & inbound products and shipments for defects and reports all issues immediately. Verifies product being sent to customer and verifies & documents containers coming in from suppliers and customers.
- Keeps exit doors closed to unauthorized visitors to protect Company assets and employees. Monitors for unauthorized personnel, follows C-TPAT protocol and reports immediately to their Area Leader.
- Takes part in the continuous improvement process to improve productivity and quality (provides suggestions at team meetings, understands losses and gives ideas/solutions, participates in trials/experiments, volunteers on committee or focus group activities, etc.) and focuses on solutions.
- Attends departmental and plant-wide communication meetings as scheduled.
- Attends training as scheduled.
- Complies with, supports and models CBAM's operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna's Employee's Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles.
- Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. ISO 9001/IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO14001).
- Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA. Follows and ensures Company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed.
- Conducts themselves in a professional manner.
- Keeps work area clean and organized.
- Other duties as required.
EQUIPMENT and/or PRODUCT FAMILIARITY:
Forklift, tugger, reach truck, computer, scanning equipment, label printers, communication devices, etc.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.
We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.