Production HiLo Driver

Magna International•Sterling Heights, MI

About The Position

The Production HiLo Driver supports production by supplying presses and work centers with containers, parts, materials, and components, and removing containers of work in process, finished goods, and scrap. The role verifies material identification and quantities, ensures nonconforming products and scrap are properly identified and handled, and maintains containers and baskets for use. The driver operates a Hi-lo safely, completes daily equipment checklists, reports equipment or workplace safety issues, and follows applicable company, quality, environmental, and safety procedures. The position also contributes to scrap pickup, steel availability, continuous improvement, and effective communication with coworkers. The role requires at least two years of Hi-lo driving experience in a manufacturing environment, the ability to obtain a Hi-lo license, English communication skills, and proficiency with AS400 and barcode labeling systems. The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, work overtime as required, and perform the physical tasks described in the posting, including operating a forklift and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Work takes place on a plant floor with exposure to moving mechanical parts and moderate-to-loud noise; PPE is required.

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.
Ability to obtain a Hi-lo license.
Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, understand, speak, and write English, including documenting 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 ability to use a barcode labeling system.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions and resolve problems in standardized situations involving several concrete variables.
Ability to use active listening and provide positive and constructive feedback effectively.
Ability to think in a process-oriented manner and apply the MPTSH standard structured problem-solving process.
Creativity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and a positive, professional, self-starting approach.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work with others.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Excellent attendance and performance record and demonstration of Core Values.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, use a computer, and operate a forklift.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; bend, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch; and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
General good health to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment and sometimes high-stress situations.

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 help eliminate unnecessary downtime.
Verify that material and product are properly identified with part and operation numbers.
Weight-count containers before placing product in final audit, work in process, or finished goods when the product is not in a standard pack.
Verify that nonconforming products entering the hold area are identified with a part number, quantity, and defect description; 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 from containers into the correct scrap hopper and support scrap pickup activities, including weight certification of scrap containers.
Clean out baskets, remove tags and labels, and ensure correct tare weights are placed on containers before use.
Monitor steel availability at presses and load steel at presses when needed.
Follow company policies and procedures, including IATF16949, ISO14001 (EMS), the Employee Handbook, MIOSHA requirements, MPTSH safety policies, and PPE requirements.
Report unsafe conditions to a Supervisor or Leader.
Participate in EOS Focus Groups and division and department improvement initiatives, including the Continuous Improvement Suggestion Program.
Share knowledge, ideas, and best practices with coworkers and maintain professional, cooperative, respectful communication.
Comply with designated environmental responsibilities under MPT’s Environmental Management System.