HOP- Forklift Driver (B Shift)

Martinrea; Hopkinsville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea is seeking a forklift operator to report production on parts, load and unload trucks, and manage inbound/outbound shipments using the CMS inventory system. The role requires valid forklift certification, 3–4 years of experience in a fast-paced plant, and the ability to read and write in English.

You will handle labeling, weigh bins, and participate in safe, organized material flow on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid forklift certification and be able to read/write in English.
• Minimum 3–4 years forklift experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience using inventory systems; CMS experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Production reporting for parts via CMS (suspect/hold in Q25; re-worked/good out).
• Weight audit bins and label production parts (Active/Dead).
• Receive inbound trucks and scan products into CMS.
• Load/unload trucks and create packing slips for outgoing product.
• Ensure bins are stored properly (FG, WIP, Quarantine, outside) and maintain bin locations.
• Complete forklift checklists and documentation, operate forklift safely at all times.

Skills

Forklift certification

English literacy

Inventory control

Tools

CMS (inventory system)

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 by 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.

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Matrinrea HOP!

Job Summary:

Report production on parts from press and welding. Load truck to/from subs. Receive incoming shipments into CMS.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have valid Forklift certification
• Minimum 3 - 4 years forklift experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Ability to follow well defined procedures, with organization skills
• Ability to use computer inventory system; experience with CMS is an asset

Critical Success Factors:

• Excellent attendance
• Ability to interact with the Management Team in a professional manner to continually enhance the company's performance
• Desire to learn the business, understand the production process by walking the floor, and participating in production meetings
• A complete hands on approach is required to assist the plant in developing into a successful and profitable division of Martinrea, a multi-billion dollar company
• Ability to work independently without supervision and with minimum direction
• Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and team leader
• Ability to manage and direct subordinates on the day-to-day tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to mentor and guide subordinates to achieve overall departmental goals and objectives
• Support and contribute to the Quality Systems and Environmental Systems Requirements
• Respecting and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship
• Adopt a common sense approach to identifying and addressing problems and control weaknesses
• Ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time is the employee or their co-workers placed in an unsafe condition

Responsibilities:

• Production reporting for all product via CMS reporting menu (suspect/ hold parts into Q25, re-worked/ good out of Q25). Weigh audit bins that are live reported
• Responsible for making labels (both Active and Dead labels) for production parts being manufactured. Collect and inspect production tags to ensure tags are matching with the actual parts being reported. Weigh - count parts using the production Matrix Scale
• Receive inbound trucks (receiving components/ sub-contractor parts/ empty bins/ some steel coils/ oils etc.)
• Scan receive incoming product into CMS
• Loading and unloading milk run trucks and creating packing slips for outgoing product
• Ensure bins are put away safely into proper areas (FG, WIP, Quarantine & Outside storage). Maintain empty bins location to ensure bin availability for production use
• Complete the necessary documentation; forklift checklist
• Ensure the safe operation of forklift at all times; abide by safety training and regulations
• Abide by all company polices including, but not limited to the following; Health and safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human resources policies, and Martinrea Employee Handbook
• Perform regular maintenance and safety checks on Equipment

Working Conditions:

• Office Environment and Plant Floor (PPE required)

Effort/Physical Demands:

• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management
• Overtime as required

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company

Back-up Duties:

• Perform other duties as required