Material Handler

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will maintain an accurate inventory of parts at the designated locations and will be responsible for moving inventory to and from the receiving docks, expediting when appropriate.
 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Maintain a safe work environment; adhere to safety policies, procedures and processes.
• Operates forklift, walkie rider, and other material handling equipment to move parts to point of use on production floor.  Expedite parts when needed.
• Set up material storage racks, bins, carts, etc. for proper storage online to prevent damage or loss.
• Create and maintain bins and drop areas for part deliveries and removal.
• Support assembly technicians in lifting and moving of materials on production floor.
• Accurately count parts and cycle count parts when directed.  File rejected parts on a daily basis.
• Move and empty trash containers into appropriate hoppers.
• Recording part shortage information in appropriate areas and leadership.
• Receives work direction from department leader.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Previous forklift operating experience
• Previous employment with warehouse, shipping and receiving responsibilities and experience
• Must possess good written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to thrive in busy, fast-paced production environment
• Ability to listen and be aware of shipping/receiving/production floor activity to support a safe and hazard free working environment
• Strong attention to detail
• New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer
   
  WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
• Benefits: Our benefits include medical, employer-paid dental and employer-paid vision insurance. We also have 12 paid holidays and vacation, 401k with a generous company match, employer-paid life insurance, voluntary-term life insurance, employer-paid short and employer-paid long-term disability, critical illness and accident benefits, and an allowance for safety boots/shoes. A waiting period for benefits may apply.  Relocation support is available.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.

OUR WHY: 

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.  News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.