Truck Driver

Truck Driver

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: Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

Objective: Responsible for the verification/handling of all shipments on the MPTSH truck. Scope All aspects & functions involved in the application of truck driver. Responsibilities, Duties and Authority: (These duties cover only the more significant responsibilities, they are not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties may be given by the supervisor in addition to, or instead of, those listed here.) Pick up and deliver in accordance to schedule. Maintain truck in a neat and orderly manner including keeping repairs up to date. Check to make sure that the right part with the right quantity gets on the truck. Be able to move large containers safely and without damage. Verify shipments being picked up to the shipper. Inform production control department of any discrepancies on shippers. Responsible of all items needed for legal trucking procedures (stickers, inspection reports and daily log). The use of bar code scanners for shipments. Must be able to load and unload own truck without supervision. Assist shipping and receiving departments as a hilo driver. Unload and put away stock (packaging and components) from pickups. Responsibility for organization and filing of all paperwork. Perform Cycle counts as needed. Excellent Attendance. Participates in continuous improvement activities, submits improvement suggestions. Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including TS16949, ISO14001 (EMS), and Employee Handbook. Follows MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment). Responsible to secure own load to ensure safety of product.

Education and/or Experience : High School Diploma/GED, Shipping dock and Forklift experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Hi-Lo permits are required. Must have a valid driver's license with Class A CDL endorsement. Requires excellent hi-lo skills.

Additional Skills:

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and shipping instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate basic math, ability to add, subtract and multiply.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to use problem solving when presented with problems or duties that do not have immediate answers or results. Able to work with others in a team environment. Have the ability to adjust to constantly changing shipping schedules with patience.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and listen. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. General good health to meet fast paced environment, and sometimes high stress situations. Must be able to function in very fast pace moving environment.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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.