Backup Material Handler (Night Shift)

Job Number : 61088

Group : Magna Powertrain

Division : Unimotion Gear

Job Type : Permanent / Regular

Location : AURORA

Group Introduction

Advancing mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, and safer, while still fun to drive. And making it for everyone.

That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain. We do it by creating world-class powertrain solutions for conventional, hybrid, and pure electric vehicles.

We're making electrification more than a buzzword, we're bringing it to the road. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation.

Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Role Summary

Follow and execute the supply of material to designated production areas following standardized work in a safe and timely manner with regard to the proper house cleaning practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure production process is supplied with all material components and dunnage in a way that prevents machine downtime.
• Ensure that finished product and empty baskets, boxes and unneeded packaging materials are removed from all designated areas without delay.
• Unload scrap into designated bin locations.
• Ensure that all material is handled properly in order to preserve product quality.
• Ensure raw material and finished product storage follow 5S requirements.
• Keep shop floor neat and organized, including removal and dumping of wood skids and stacking of baskets.
• Report any problems or concerns to the Production Supervisor or the Shipping Supervisor in a time period that reflects the urgency of the problem.
• Support all plant IATF & ISO initiatives & requirements.
• Follow the guidelines and rules as set out by Unimotion-Gear's Employee Handbook and Company policies.
• Comply with the applicable responsibilities related to effective quality management in accordance with Unimotion-Gear's Quality Management System (QMS) IATF 16949.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Shipping Supervisor or designate.

Key Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma (grade 12) required.
• Valid forklift license required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of driving a forklift and applicable safety legislation related to material handling.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year previous experience in similar role in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional safety record is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, as well as to work under pressure / time constraints.
• Able to work overtime or off-shift as required.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others across departments.

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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