Production HiLo (1st shift) Shelby Township

About the position

The Production Hi-lo Driver at Magna Powertrain is responsible for ensuring efficient material flow within the plant by keeping operations stocked with necessary materials and supplies. This role involves operating a Hi-lo safely and effectively, supporting production processes, and adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Keep presses and work centers supplied with containers, parts, material and/or components.
• Remove containers filled with work in process material, finished goods, and/or scrap.
• Verify that material and product has been properly identified with part number and operation number.
• Weight count containers before placing them in final audit, work in process, or finished goods.
• Identify nonconforming products entering the hold area with part number, quantity, and defect description.
• Operate the Hi-lo in a safe and responsible manner, completing a daily Hi-lo checklist for maintenance.
• Notify maintenance and supervisor if the Hi-lo is not operating correctly.
• Empty scrap from containers into the correct scrap hopper and support scrap pickup activities.
• Monitor availability of steel at presses and load steel when needed.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures including IATF16949, ISO14001, and MIOSHA safety regulations.
• Participate in division and department improvement initiatives through Continuous Improvement Suggestion Program.
• Maintain professional and cooperative communication with all employees.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Hi-lo driver in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English and document forms as required.
• Mathematical skills to perform basic calculations and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Knowledge of AS400 and ability to use bar code labeling system.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and solve problems.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow MIOSHA safety requirements and knowledge of safety procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented work approach and ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Excellent attendance and performance record.
• Proficient experience with bar coding system.
• Self-starter who is positive and professional.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic work environment.
• Support and resources for employee success.
• Varied responsibilities and development prospects.