Material Handler

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Rotates on a weekly basis to each established cell. Stocks production line with parts on a first in – first out (FIFO) basis. Maintain responsibility for the preservation of all parts in the assigned cell.
• Load and unload trucks, conveyers and other types of transporting equipment, either manually or with aid of material handling devices. Transporting material to and from departments and workstations, using hand trucks, fork lifts, tote boxes and other material handling equipment. 
• Follows all work instructions and procedures. Reads work orders for movement of materials to the production line on a FIFO basis.
• Counts or weighs items to be moved, labels materials prior to being moved if applicable, counts and stacks received materials, moves material and tonnage within storage area to and from the loading area using forklift truck, hoist motorized conveyor or other material handling equipment. 
• Cycle count material as requested by the Material Supervisor (or designate). Interacts with and assists other material handlers to ensure adequate stock is available to maintain production. Restock line at end of shift and notifies Material Supervisor of any stock deficiencies. 
• Participate in recycling program where applicable.  Cleans up battery acid spills if one occurs, and keeps responsible cell area clean. 
• Works on continuous improvement projects through the cell meetings. Comply with Quality, Environmental, and Material Management System requirements.
• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely, follows all company policies and reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions. 
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed.
• Ensure adherence to established quality and housekeeping standards.
• Respond immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects or non-compliance issues.
• Taking appropriate corrective action when substandard performance is observed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Requires High School education or equivalent.  Must obtain a forklift driver's license. Previous forklift experience required. Must possess a valid driver's license.

MANUAL/PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to operate all material handling equipment.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in person as well as on the telephone, with courtesy and tact.

BEHAVIOR STANDARDS:  Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.