What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at New Flyer?
New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Building on its 90 year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.
POSITION SUMMARY: As a Material Handler, you will play a key role in supporting production by ensuring accurate inventory management and the timely delivery of materials to the shop floor. This position is essential to maintaining workflow efficiency, organization, and safety within the manufacturing environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Safely operate a forklift and complete required certifications
- Maintain accurate inventory through counting, tracking, and cycle counts
- Deliver materials to production lines and stock designated point-of-use locations
- Set up and organize storage solutions (racks, bins, carts) to prevent damage or loss
- Establish and maintain designated drop zones for material delivery and removal
- Support production teams with material movement and lifting as needed
- Process and remove rejected or non-conforming materials daily
- Dispose of waste materials and manage hopper/trash removal
- Update visual management tools (e.g., whiteboards) with part storage information
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in line with 5S standards
- Actively contributes to workplace safety and incident prevention effort
- WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or materials role preferred
- Forklift operation experience (or ability to become certified)
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately count and track inventory
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and teamwork skills
WHY JOIN US:
- Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility.
- Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- 401K with generous company match.
- Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
- Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
- On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024) .
- Advancement opportunities within our family of companies.
OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.
New Flyer is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.