Material Handler

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

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform moisture analysis on material used in dryer
• Report/update moisture content and resin lot information
• Ensure that all machines are running with the maximum permissible regrind percentages
• Maintain resin silo board Lot # as well as material type
• Maintain all material lines and vacuum hose
• Maintain material in dryers and ensure material is dried before it is used
• Trouble shoot and resolve issues with the Material Handling System
• Start-up and shut down of all equipment in the Material Handling System
• Ensure all machines do not run out of material – change Gaylord in a timely manner
• Perform colour changes on production runs
• Remove empty and partial Gaylords and skids at end of the shift and/or upon a tool change
• Clean dryer; blender and material handling pump filters every shift
• Communicate with following shift Material Handler (i.e. Material handling issues, etc.)
• May be required to work overtime when necessary
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace
• Comply with the requirements of C-TPAT/PIP
• Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct
• Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior
• Adhere to applicable quality systems and IATF16949 standards
• Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Plastcoat Employee Handbook
• Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards
• Ensure work area is kept neat and organized
• Perform other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Minimum completion of Grade 12 diploma
  
  

Experience

• Experienced lift truck operator, valid Fork Lift Operator License
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in moulding/assembly
• Experience in automotive industry an asset
  
  

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate in MS Word and spreadsheet programs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills
  
  

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

Magna Exteriors