Material Handler Team Leader - C Shift

Magna International; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Magna International Cosma in Liberty, MO is seeking a hands-on Shipping Coordinator/Material Handler to support plant operations. You will assist with training operators, manage part deliveries to the line, and uphold 5S and safety standards while driving continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to Magna’s safety and quality policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED and forklift certification, with the ability to operate tuggers and use

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license.
• Ability to drive tuggers and operate tablets, scanners, and printers for labels.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and set direction.
• Strong organizational skills and integrity are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various groups and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators and train them on material handling equipment and processes.
• Maintain flow rack identifications and locations for carts.
• Correct loading errors in line and system.
• Maintain lines with minimal downtime and ensure parts availability.
• Support and improve routes and evaluate material handler performance.
• Deliver parts to the line and report disruptions to leadership.
• Conduct cycle counts for line-side inventory and 5S safety checks.
• Record data and reports to meet department goals, and fill in for operators when needed.
• Lead by example with attendance and performance, supporting safety and quality policies.

Skills

Forklift license

Operate tuggers

Tablets/scanners/printers

Work with minimal supervision

Decision making

Organizational skills

Integrity and honesty

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Benefits Available Day One | Fri-Sat 5AM-5PM | Sun-Mon 5PM-5AM

Pay: $28.84/hr

Shift Premium: $2.00/hr

Job Responsibilities: (This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions or to perform other job duties requested by their manager.)

• Assist employees in their work and assist with training operators in work instructions on material handling equipment (tuggers, carts MRM, scanners, etc.), material handler duties and responsibilities, and material flow in the plant.
• Maintain flow rack identification on the floor as well as locations for carts.
• Correction of any loading errors in the line physically and in the system.
• Maintain lines with zero downtime due to waiting on parts.
• Support and maintain routes established and look for improvements.
• Evaluate performance of material handlers.
• Responsible for the delivery of parts to the line and report any disruptions to the Material Handling Area Leader.
• Perform and lead cycle counts for line side inventory.
• Perform daily audits of work area for 5S and safety check list for equipment, and report all issues found to Area Leader.
• Communicate issues to Area Leader or Department Manager.
• Fosters positive working relationships with all personnel in the division.
• Recommends proposals for improving products, processes, systems and work environment through the continuous improvement process and encourages employees to participate in the process as well.
• Collects data and fills out reports as necessary to achieve departmental objectives.
• Fill in for operators that need to temporarily leave the line.
• Leads by example to other employees by attendance, good work performance and displaying positive behaviors.
• Follows and supports LMV Automotive System’s and Magna’s operating principles, including:
• Magna Employee Charter – Operating under its principles by treating all employees equally, fairly and with dignity and respect without favoritism.
• Open Door Policy – Facilitates the process without fear of reprisal. Solves issues by encouraging two-way, open and friendly communication.
• C48 – Listens to issues and concerns and responds within 48 hours
• 5S – Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place.”
• Safety First - Leads by example and enforces all of the plant’s safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard.
• Company quality and environmental policies.
• Core values – Treat all employees equally, fairly, with dignity and respect, without favoritism in accordance with company values.
• Act as Shipping Coordinator performing duties of that job description as needed.
• Supports efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Although the position does not have direct supervisory experience, it will serve as a trainer and leader to operators.

Qualifications: (These qualifications represent the minimum requirements of the position. Employees will be required to possess the ability and aptitudes to perform the duties proficiently.)

Education And/or Experience

Must have high school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to obtain a forklift license.
• Ability to drive tuggers.
• Ability to use tablet devices, scanners and printers for barcode labels.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to set direction and make decisions.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must exhibit high integrity and honesty.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups.
• Ability to define problems collect date, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

• Continuous walking, standing, and sitting
• Repetitive lifting up to 50lbs.

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