Material Handler 1&2 shift

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Material Handler to support plant safety, quality, and productivity. You will operate a forklift, manage material movement, and assist in inventory control to minimize downtime and meet customer needs.

The role requires teamwork, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work across zones with minimal supervision. Training includes forklift licensing and OSHA-aligned safety programs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training: Successfully obtain KAMTEK forklift license.
• Other: Safe work practices, general knowledge of mechanical operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
• Establish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures established for each workstation.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and ensure records.
• Move, relocate, and load/unload parts to meet production needs.
• Operate a forklift in a manufacturing environment safely.
• Monitor inventory levels using an inventory scanner and FIFO standards.
• Ensure materials are placed correctly in designated locations.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes.
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow safety policies.
• Work unsupervised when required and be a team player across zones.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Math & Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

KAMTEK forklift license

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory scanner

Job description

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY: Responsible for supporting safety, quality, and productivity while adhering to KAMTEK’s plant standards and upholding the Magna Employee’s Charter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies. Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies and Employee’s Charter. Establish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments. Follow Standard Operating Procedures established for each work station you are supporting. Responsible for ensuring daily forklift inspections are performed and recorded. Move, relocate, load/unload parts either by manual operation or forklift, as required, to avoid production downtime and meet customer needs. TLCQQ – Tagging Correct, Loaded Properly, Closed Properly, Quantity Correct, Quality Parts. Operate a forklift in a manufacturing environment safely by avoiding endangerment to self or others. Operate inventory scanner and cycle material based on FIFO standards and monitor inventory levels (Min/Max). Ensuring material is only placed in its assigned locations and placed according to the area layout. Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes. Monitor and maintain good housekeeping (maximize downtime opportunities). Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Must be able to work unsupervised. Must be a team player and willing to work in any zone or area in which you are trained or being trained. Forklift utilization from system >70%. Willing and open to support areas of need outside on Homearea, open to flexible support.

Perform other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILL (Ability to do the job)

-Ability to work in a team environment or independently to perform duties with little supervision.

-Ability to communicate with team members on all shifts and possess good mathematical and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Some of the physical demands for this position include the ability to lift 40 pounds and being able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED

Some of the equipment and tools used are basic departmental hand tools and personal protective equipment. Forklift, scanning and banding equipment (as Material Handler).

KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required.

TECHNICAL TRAINING: Successfully obtain KAMTEK forklift license.

OTHER: Safe work practices, general knowledge of mechanical operations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

WHAT TYPES? Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Forklift operation and product delivery.

HOW MUCH? 6-12 months.

WHAT AREAS OF TRAINING ARE REQUIRED?

New Hire Orientation, OSHA Required Training, Product and Process Overview, Understanding the Charter, Lean Manufacturing Overview, 5S & Visual Management, Business Management System, BGM Label Standards, Tip/Nozzle Change Procedure, Robot Fundamentals, and Basic Workstation Panel views. Forklift operator and scanner training (as Material Handler).

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International