Forklift operator - Job Description
Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.
Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:
- Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
- Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
- Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
- Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.
Our strength is our people
We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.
Job Summary: Unload trucks of incoming raw material and putting away in warehouse. Keep presses supplied with material required to run jobs. Receiving product into the system
Required Education and Experience:
- Must have valid Forklift license/certification
- Minimum 3-4 years experience in a manufacturing environment
- Must be able to read and write in English
- Ability to follow well defined procedures and capable of implementing some practical procedures
- Ability to use computer inventory system; experience with CMS is an asset
Essential Functions:
- Bring Material to presses and put material away for storage as per scan to location procedure. Re-label partial coils. Perform inventory counts
- Prepare / stage product for outgoing shipments. Load and ship product as per outgoing packing slips
- Ensure that raw materials and product are dispersed or consumed based on FIFO
- Provide back up assistance for Shipping/Drop Zone Department as required
- Maintain and organize work area for smooth and efficient workplace and for safety measures
- Ensure the safe operation of forklift and crane at all times; abide by safety training and regulations
- Complete the necessary documentation; forklift checklist
- Quantitative Measurables:
- Average 8 trucks/day (4 Receivers)
- Approx 1.6 million pounds of steel weekly (between 4 Receivers)
- Supply approx 25 presses with material
- Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards and legislation including Environmental Legislation, O. Reg 851 for Industrial Establishments, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (with emphasis on Section 28, (1) (a)-(d), (2) (a)-(c))
- Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook
Work Environment:
- 85% indoors plant floor (PPE required), 15% outdoors
Decision Making and Authority:
- Decision Making:
- Prioritizing between trucks and presses
- Which press is more important to load
- Which forklift to use in which circumstance
- On a functional basis this role has the following reporting relationships:
- Indirectly reports to Press Supervisor
- Recommendations:
- Change in current receiving procedure
- If overtime is required or not
- Quantitative Measurables:
- Average 8 trucks/day (4 Receivers)
- Approx 1.6 million pounds of steel weekly (between 4 Receivers)
- Supply approx 25 presses with material
Physical Demands:
- Frequent requirement of handling heavy equipment (operation)
- Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
- Must be able to work with push pull forces of up to 50lbs. or less
Health and Safety:
- Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
- Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company
Other Duties:
- This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice
Disclaimer:
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview.
