Material Handler

About the role

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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

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Summary of Responsibility

The Material Handler is responsible for keeping materials and supplies flowing smoothly through the production area. This includes moving raw materials and finished goods to the right locations, using scanning devices to track inventory, and ensuring accurate and timely deliveries. The role supports production by maintaining inventory accuracy, organizing storage areas, and helping with continuous improvement and safety practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Move materials in and out of storage locations
• Follow first-in, first-out (FIFO) procedures for issuing materials
• Use radio frequency (RF) scanners to track inventory and process transactions
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Support production flow by delivering materials on time
• Verify, count, label, and stack materials correctly
• Take breaks as needed to meet material demands of production
• Flex schedule (start/end times) to support shift change needs
• Use kanban cards to manage inventory
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with team members
• Participate in scheduled employee meetings and training
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures
• Report hazards and assist with safety inspections
• Accurately complete required documentation and paperwork
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and a team-oriented attitude
• Safely operate forklifts, RF scanners, and related equipment (after training/licensing)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with kanban/Heijunka systems
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts (e.g., 5S, MPS, Mafact methods)
• Suggest new processes or improvements to material flow or equipment use
• Assist in planning better material delivery processes
• Perform root cause analysis or help resolve material-related issues in systems like PICS
• Perform and document weekly safety audits of work areas
• Support workplace culture through positive reinforcement of safety and performance
• Provide ongoing feedback to coworkers (positive or corrective)
• Knowledge of material planning, scheduling, or expediting
• Proficiency with Excel (intermediate level)
• Comfortable making decisions and using good judgment independently

Additional information

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of the work required inherent in the job. Other duties may be assigned from time to time to support business needs.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent

Group: Magna Seating