Material Handler

New Flyer; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Paid holidays

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Electrification leadership

Job summary

New Flyer is seeking a Material Handler to join our manufacturing team in Glasgow. You will move parts, receive and store materials, operate material handling equipment, and support assembly to maintain smooth workflow. A focus on safety and teamwork is essential in our fast-paced environment.

You'll count parts, assist with cycle counts, and help keep the production floor organized, moving containers and keeping accurate records as directed by leadership.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Warehouse/shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials safely.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety policies and procedures.
• Operate forklifts, walkie riders and other material handling equipment to move parts to the production floor.
• Set up storage racks and bins to ensure proper part storage.
• Create and maintain bins and drop areas for deliveries and removal.
• Support assembly technicians in lifting and moving materials on the production floor.
• Count parts and perform cycle counts; file rejected parts as directed.
• Move and empty trash; document shortage information and report to leadership.
• Receive work direction from department leader.

Skills

Forklift operation

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading/comprehension

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Job description

As a Material Handler at New Flyer, you will be an essential part of our manufacturing team, responsible for facilitating the movement of materials and ensuring an organized workspace. Your duties will include receiving and storing parts, operating material handling equipment, and supporting the assembly process to maintain an efficient workflow. A strong commitment to safety and teamwork is crucial in this fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain a safe work environment; adhere to safety policies, procedures and processes.
• Operates 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. File rejected parts on a daily basis.
• Move and empty trash containers into appropriate hoppers.
• Recording part shortage information in appropriate areas and leadership.
• Receives work direction from department leader.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous forklift operating experience
• Previous employment with warehouse, shipping and receiving responsibilities and experience
• Must possess good written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to thrive in busy, fast-paced production environment
• Ability to listen and be aware of shipping/receiving/production floor activity to support a safe and hazard free working environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy materials safely
• Valid driver's license

BENEFITS

• Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match
• On-the-job training provided in continuous learning environment
• Advancement opportunities with a growing company
• Be part of a team who is leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility