What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials - Tugger position at GKN Automotive?
Key Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Formal qualifications required:
Essential
High School Diploma required
Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
Two to five years experience in warehouse operations and fork lift experience.
Desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks
Detail conscious
Good computer skills
About GKN Automotive:
We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
What do we offer?
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Bonus Structure
Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.
About Us
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Comply with all company, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
- Unpacks material from pallets and places in smaller flow racks, ensuring FIFO process is followed.
- Decant and / or prepare material as required for each production line.
- Stocks the production lines, using the proper equipment, such as a tugger or walk behind. Must deliver the right amount of parts to the line at the right time.
- Removes trash from the materials area and production lines. Loads cardboard and plastic into the compactors.
- Assists with inventory control functions of the on-site and off-site warehouses, including cycle counts and physical inventories.
- Maintains lot traceability, as required.
- Supports training, as required.
- Any other tasks and duties as assigned.
Formal qualifications required:
Essential
High School Diploma required
Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
Two to five years experience in warehouse operations and fork lift experience.
Desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks
Detail conscious
Good computer skills
About GKN Automotive:
We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
What do we offer?
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Bonus Structure
Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
- Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options
- Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
About Us
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.