Material Handler 1&2 shift

Job Responsibilities

• Supports safety, quality, and productivity while adhering to KAMTEK’s plant standards and upholding the Magna Employee’s Charter.
• Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
• Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies and Employee’s Charter.
• Establish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures established for each work station you are supporting.
• Ensure daily forklift inspections are performed and recorded.
• Move, relocate, load/unload parts either by manual operation or forklift, as required, to avoid production downtime and meet customer needs.
• TLCQQ – Tagging Correct, Loaded Properly, Closed Properly, Quantity Correct, Quality Parts.
• Operate a forklift in a manufacturing environment safely by avoiding endangerment to self or others.
• Operate inventory scanner and cycle material based on FIFO standards and monitor inventory levels (Min/Max).
• Ensure material is only placed in its assigned locations and placed according to the area layout.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes.
• Maintain good housekeeping (maximize downtime opportunities).
• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Must be a team player and willing to work in any zone or area in which you are trained or being trained.
• Forklift utilization from system >70%.
• Willing and open to support areas of need outside on Home area, open to flexible support.

Position Requirements

• Perform other duties as required.

Skill (Ability to do the job)

• Ability to work in a team environment or independently to perform duties with little supervision.
• Ability to communicate with team members on all shifts and possess good mathematical and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

• Some of the physical demands for this position include the ability to lift 40 pounds and being able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

Equipment / Tools Used

• Basic departmental hand tools and personal protective equipment.
• Forklift, scanning and banding equipment (as Material Handler).

Knowledge Education

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

Technical Training

• Successfully obtain KAMTEK forklift license.

Other

• Safe work practices, general knowledge of mechanical operations.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Forklift operation and product delivery.

What Types?

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

How Much?

• 6-12 months.

What Additional Skills or Abilities Would Be Helpful for the Job?

• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic understanding of weld terminology.

Areas of Training Required

• New Hire Orientation,
• OSHA Required Training,
• Product and Process Overview,
• Understanding the Charter,
• Lean Manufacturing Overview,
• 5S & Visual Management,
• Business Management System,
• BGM Label Standards,
• Tip/Nozzle Change Procedure,
• Robot Fundamentals,
• Basic Workstation Panel views.

Forklift Operator and Scanner Training (as Material Handler)

• Awareness,
• Unity,
• Empowerment.