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Material Handler

Harsco Rail
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
Company Description

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

Job Description

  • Receive and unload products from trucks in a safe manner.
  • Inspect incoming and outgoing materials and notifying appropriate staff of potential quality issues or shortages.
  • Move shipments to appropriate department or storage area in a safe manner.
  • Put away stock according to location on stock ticket.
  • Pick products to fill customer order – verifying location and quantity.
  • Pack and verify finished product in boxes for shipping.
  • Determining shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedule.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
  • Oversee the daily department activities

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma

Experience

  • 1 - 2 years of material processing experience
  • 1 - 2 years of forklift experience
  • 1 - 2 years of manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education or Experience
  • Basic Blue Print Reading
  • R-View
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Active Listener
  • Decision Maker
  • Non Verbal and Verbal Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Skills
  • Basic computer knowledge is required

IV. Essential Functions

  • The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual
  • The ability to work autonomously with little supervision
  • The ability to follow direction or instruction
  • The ability to read and understand documents and drawings
  • The ability to work cooperatively with others
  • The ability to deal professionally with customers and/or coworkers
  • The ability to perform several tasks at once
  • The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
  • The ability to lift 40 lbs.
  • The ability to stand/bend/stretch, etc.

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Matt Fink, HR Director, North America at 803-822-7589 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please call only for disability application.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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