Productions Associate Jobs in Howell, MI (NOW HIRING)

Job descriptions may display in multiple languagesbased on your language selection.

• High school degree; or General Educational Development (GED) certification; or equivalent vocational/trade school education in Manufacturing, Production or related field; or related PRODUCTION WORK EXPERIENCE.
• Ability to successfully obtain tugger license and operate tugger safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work with computers, Microsoft Office and other basic computer software.
• Good listening and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Good math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently to perform duties with little supervision.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and with a variable workload (flexible hours).
• Ability to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement.
• Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.
• Good coordination of movement to carry out routine, repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Physically capable of performing essential duties of the job.

DUTIES:

• Follows Standard Work instructions and Training within Industry (TWI) standards for each workstation.
• Performs TPM/Daily Care and safety checks per instructions and as assigned.
• Participates in Preventive Maintenance (PM) and cleaning of equipment/machinery as assigned, e.g., weld tips changes, spool changes, etc.
• Adheres to 5S organization procedures for each station/area and for the entire plant.
• Ensures all material is replenished, set-up and in its proper place to prevent and/or eliminate downtime.
• Ensures Work-in-Progress (WIP) meets quality standards by performing visual and documented inspections on parts as required by the customer. Can describe defects that are being looked for at each station he/she runs.
• Adheres to the Andon alert process.
• Attends pre-shift meetings.
• Ensures documentation is accurate and current.
• Performs material handling duties: moves and loads/unloads parts either manually or by tugger operation; records incoming/outgoing inspection parts, tags, racks, etc.; operates inventory scanner; cycles material based on FIFO standards, etc.
• Operates authorized tuggers and other material handling equipment as instructed.
• Participates in continuous improvement (CI) activities and focuses on solutions to improve productivity and quality by providing suggestions at team meetings; understanding losses and providing ideas and solutions to reduce or eliminate; participating in CI trials or experiments; volunteering on group CI activities, etc.
• Attends departmental and plant-wide communication meetings as scheduled.
• Attends training as scheduled.
• Complies with, supports and models CBAM's operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna's Employee's Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles.
• Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. ISO 9001/IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA.
• Follows and ensures Company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Other duties as required.

SITE BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance / Dental Insurance / Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Referral Program
• Various Employee Events

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.

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.

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