Material Handler - Forklift

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

New Flyer in Winnipeg, Manitoba, seeks a team-oriented individual responsible for transferring parts within the production facility. You will operate forklifts, maintain safety practices, and support assembly technicians. Critical attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating effectively in this role.

The position offers competitive wages, benefits, and on-the-job training in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Critical attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Forklift license and overhead crane skills required.
• Valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment adhering to safety policies.
• Operate material handling equipment to move parts.
• Set up material storage racks and bins.
• Create and maintain bins for part deliveries.
• Support assembly technicians in material handling.
• Count parts and file rejected parts.
• Record part shortage information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Basic computer skills

Tools

Forklift

Oracle system

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for effectively and efficiently transferring parts to and from the production line to point of use (POU), receiving, shipping, kitting, and primary areas in the plant and directly to the POU on the shop floor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain a safe work environment; adhere to safety policies, procedures, and processes.
• Operate forklift, walkie rider, and other material handling equipment to move parts to point of use on production floor. Expedite parts when needed.
• Set up material storage racks, bins, carts, etc. for proper storage online to prevent damage or loss.
• Create and maintain bins and drop areas for part deliveries and removal.
• Support assembly technicians in lifting and moving of materials on production floor.
• Accurately count parts and cycle count parts when directed, and file rejected parts daily.
• Record part shortage information in appropriate areas and leadership.
• Receive work direction from department leader.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail is critical for this position.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to work effectively with minimum supervision.
• Ability to learn and successfully obtain a forklift license, and overhead crane operations and basic computer skills including Oracle system.
• A requirement to hold a valid driver’s license or successfully complete New Flyer’s lift truck program – operator medical form (available in Human Resources).

WHY JOIN US

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.