Material Delivery Technician - 1st Shift (7 AM - 3:30 PM

Magna International•Duncan, SC

About The Position

The Material Delivery Technician oversees the material delivery system and provides specified packaging to designated locations. The role includes monitoring proper use and maintenance of machinery, inspecting and verifying certified material, calculating material drying time and usage per production run, and completing machine documentation and cleaning. The technician also performs hands-on work on special projects and collaborates with production, maintenance, and engineering to install or integrate new or changed components. Additional duties include supplying empty packaging and removing finished goods. The technician follows operating instructions and production schedules to stage material, maintain product quality, and keep the material delivery system and injection molding machines organized according to 5S standards. The role maintains accurate material records and inventory, scans finished goods to their warehouse locations, and replenishes product with empty totes. The technician is also responsible for following workplace safety and environmental procedures, using required protective equipment, and reporting hazards, incidents, and equipment problems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, with the ability to learn quickly.
Basic math and reading skills, including decimals, fractions, and geometry.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including ability to set up equipment.
Knowledge of materials used in processes, or ability to obtain a forklift license to move materials and equipment.
High degree of manual dexterity and ability to lift 40 pounds or more for changing molds and tools and moving materials or machines.
Good communication and interaction skills, including ability to work without direct supervision.
Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot processes and equipment.
Basic knowledge of computers, equipment, tools, and job-related paperwork, including standard work, in-process control sheets, and customer-driven quality requirements.
Ability to write routine production reports, tags, and labels.
Powered industrial vehicle permit required.
Ability to read and interpret written procedures, part numbers, part descriptions, and operation instruction sheets.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods.
Ability to maintain required vision and alertness to surroundings.
Ability to load and unload boxes and totes throughout the shift and to stand, step on and off a tugger, and walk throughout the shift.
Current and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Oversee the material delivery system and provide specified packaging to designated locations.
Observe proper machinery utilization and ensure maintenance procedures and organization are completed.
Inspect and verify certified material.
Calculate material drying time and material usage per production run.
Document machine activities and perform cleaning.
Perform hands-on mechanical work on special projects.
Work with production, maintenance, and engineering to install or integrate new or changed components.
Supply empty packaging and remove finished goods.
Follow operating instructions to ensure product quality.
Troubleshoot material delivery system leaks and repair minor equipment breakdowns.
Stage and clear (dry) material for production according to the production schedule.
Follow safety and production regulations and maintain accurate material reporting logs.
Maintain the material delivery system and injection molding machines according to 5S standards.
Maintain inventory accuracy for drying hoppers, silos, and boxed material.
Scan finished-goods inventory to the correct warehouse location.
Pull finished products and replenish them with empty totes to maintain workflow.
Follow workplace health and safety requirements, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and report unsafe conditions, injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, and property damage immediately.
Do not disable protective devices or operate equipment without training or in a manner that could endanger anyone.
Follow environmental management system procedures, including emergency response procedures, and understand the environmental consequences of work activities.
Follow Magna policies, procedures, work instructions, and standards, and recommend continuous improvements.
Load and unload boxes and totes and operate a tugger during the shift.