Material Handler

Forklift Operator

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: Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities

To safely operate forklifts for production lines and/or in shipping & receiving department as needed to move raw material, WIP (Work In Process), finished goods, scrap hoppers, purchased components, and packaging material to designated staging areas.

Responsibility for proper handling, storage, packing, preservation and delivery of both material and product per control plans utilizing TS16949 & ISO14001documented systems and authority to initiate appropriate action necessary to prevent non-conformance to customer specifications.

Perform required safety inspections on forklift equipment and document accordingly.

Move materials to/from production lines as well as provide packaging materials.

Keep production operating at maximum efficiency by eliminating forklift downtime.

Issue components and packaging to production as needed.

Housekeeping and other activities as assigned.

Support and enforce compliance to TS16949 & ISO14001 procedures and work instructions.

Provide a safe and healthful work environment that is free of all recognized hazards for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Advise employees, contractors and visitors of any actual or potential danger to their safety or health and ensure the necessary training and/or personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided.

Cooperate with all local, state and federal agencies, such as OSHA or the EPA, in the event of an inspection.

Know, follow and enforce all applicable SH&E Rules, Policies, and Procedures.

Help manage Safety Performance Measurables such as incident rate, monthly inspection results and EOS scores.

Overall performance to the measurable elements of our SH&E system are part of annual performance review.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Technical Education

Safe forklift operation and/or crane operation/chain sling as required.

CMS Label Management Certification.

Performance Measures

Safety Compliance, 5S, Quality, Attendance, Punctuality, Key Operating Indicators (KOI's), Performance Evaluation.

Qualifications

Forklift license and/or prior forklift experience.

1 year experience driving forklift.

Safe forklift driving record.

Warehousing, shipping/receiving experience preferred.

Excellent attendance.

Skills

Ability to safely operate forklift and other material-handling devices.

Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Ability to visually inspect inbound/outbound freight and containers.

Basic computer skills helpful.

Ability to perform job safely yet quickly.

Basic understanding of inventory flow and stock rotation.

Equipment and Tools

Forklift, straight truck, pallet jack, and shrink wrap machine.

Common office equipment (i.e. PC, copier, facsimile).

Barcode printer and scanner.

Working Conditions

Ability to move throughout the plant.

Extended sitting and standing; reaching and bending.

Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required.

Loud work environment; compliance with personal protective equipment as required.

Travel Requirement

None foreseen.

Shifts

Opened to any shifts.

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.