Production HiLo Driver (First Shift)

Magna International•Sterling Heights, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production HiLo Driver supports manufacturing operations by keeping presses and work centers supplied with containers, parts, materials, and components, and removing containers of work in process, finished goods, or scrap. The role prioritizes production support and minimizing unnecessary downtime. The driver verifies material identification and counts or weighs containers as required, confirms information on nonconforming product before moving it to the hold area, and weighs partial coils before storage. The position also involves operating and checking the Hi-lo safely, reporting equipment issues, supporting scrap handling, and preparing baskets and containers for reuse. The employee follows company procedures and applicable quality, environmental, and safety requirements, including IATF16949, ISO14001, MIOSHA, and MPTSH policies. The role participates in employee focus groups and continuous-improvement activities and maintains cooperative, respectful communication with coworkers. Work takes place in office and manufacturing plant-floor settings, including areas with moving machinery and moderate-to-loud noise.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Hi-lo driver in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to follow MIOSHA safety requirements and knowledge of and compliance with safety procedures and policies.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work with others.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Excellent attendance and performance record.
Demonstrated Core Values.
Proficient experience with a bar coding system.
Positive, professional self-starter.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Must be able to obtain a Hi-lo license.
Ability to read and comprehend English instructions and correspondence, including safety rules and operating instructions, and document required forms.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Knowledge of AS400 and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Comfort operating and troubleshooting machinery, or demonstrated aptitude with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, speak, listen, bend, and reach; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close and color vision.

Responsibilities

Keep presses and work centers supplied with containers, parts, materials, and components, and remove containers as they are filled with work in process, finished goods, or scrap.
Prioritize production support and eliminate unnecessary downtime.
Verify that material and product are properly identified with part and operation numbers.
Weight-count containers when required before product is placed in final audit, work in process, or finished goods.
Verify the part number, quantity, and defect description for nonconforming products before moving them to the hold area; weigh partial coils before placing them in the hold area.
Operate the Hi-lo safely, complete a daily Hi-lo checklist, and notify maintenance and the supervisor if the equipment is not operating correctly.
Empty scrap containers into the correct scrap hopper and support scrap pickup activities, including weight certification of scrap containers.
Clean baskets, remove tags and labels, and ensure correct tare weights are placed on containers before use.
Monitor steel availability at presses and load steel when needed.
Follow company policies and procedures, including IATF16949, ISO14001 (EMS), and the Employee Handbook.
Follow MIOSHA and MPTSH safety requirements, wear required PPE, and report unsafe conditions to a Supervisor or Leader.
Participate in EOS Focus Groups and support division and department improvement initiatives, including sharing knowledge, ideas, and best practices.
Maintain professional, cooperative communication and treat coworkers with dignity and respect in accordance with Magna's Employee Charter and Common Values.
Fulfill designated ISO14001 responsibilities under the Environmental Management System.