Material Handler (Afternoon shift)

Amsted Automotive, London, Ontario, is looking for a Material Handler (Afternoons) capable of safely operating a forklift or any other related equipment in the department, consistently meeting quality, safety, and production expectations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Responsible to ensure smooth flow of raw components and dunnage necessary to run including but not limited to flow formers, lathes, presses, WIP areas

- Responsible to ensure product is maintained in a neat, organized manner in designated areas and contain required Move Tickets or Suspect Tags ensuring production team members complete move tickets correctly

- Responsible to complete reporting documentation as required including, but not limited to, Hold Cage Inventory Sheet

- May be required to print and place bar code labels on all finished goods prior to storing; remove all old bar-coding labels from bins

- Empty swarf bins/scrap bins into compactor and cycle

- Pitchfork swarf to decrease conveyor jams

- Responsible to carry out general housekeeping and 5S check sheet tasks as scheduled, required, or appropriate (i.e. Clean-up of oil, coolant, water, lubricant)

- Complete work assignments with accuracy, sense of urgency, and in a safe manner in accordance with established standards, and all applicable Regulations / Legislation

- Participate in company programs as required or requested including but not limited to 5S, Elimination of Waste, communication meetings, training, etc.

- Promote the companys operational visions, values, and goals

- Conduct all work activities in a manner that is supportive of team effort

- Participation in training or other team activities to support ongoing continuous improvement

- Adherence to all rules and regulations as may be amended from time to time

- Participate in the companys health, safety, environmental, and operational programs

- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, or designate

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

- High School or equivalent with minimum 2 years related experience in manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)

- Current forklift license preferred

- Multi-tasking, fast paced environment

- Strong organizational and time managements skills

- Ability to adapt and maintain performance in changing work environment

- Effective interpersonal / communication skills required

- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

- Ability to effectively manage conflict, foster good team and inter-department relations

- Reliable transportation needed

- Available for straight afternoon shifts 3pm to 11pm

- Flexibility to provide coverage as needed which may include weekends and other shifts outside of an employee's regular schedule

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

- 8-hour straight shifts (AFTERNOONS), shift premium

- Overtime after 40 hours

- Vacation - up to 13 days to start plus 3 paid floater days

- Extended health care, including medical, dental, vision, STD and LTD

- DPSP/RRSP retirement programs

- Up to 4% employee bonus incentive

- Employee discounts with suppliers including GM and Ford

- Company paid uniform, work boots, safety glasses or prescription safety glasses

WHAT ELSE YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW

- Work may require extended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, stooping, and performing repetitive motion tasks

- Excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally

- Must be willing and able to work any shift as may be required

- Manufacturing environment working with machines, parts, and equipment

- Wear personal protective equipment as prescribed

- Usage of a computer and other productivity machinery such as a SAP hand held scanner and control panels