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MATERIAL HANDLER

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Sidney, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
Job Purpose

**$3,000 Sign-On Bonus**

The Material Handler supports production and/or specific areas of the facility by pulling document material, stocking, loading, and delivering to the proper workstation. A Material Handler operates various mobile machinery to move material around, as part of the production process to reconditioning Bearing components according to AAR and customer requirements.

Req ID

11649BR

Work Location Options

WHEEL SHOP

City

Sidney

State:

Nebraska

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

Minimum duties and responsibilities:

  • Must be able to excel in a fast paced, high stress job while maintaining accuracy and safety;
  • Demonstrate proper parts inventory maintenance and documentation;
  • Properly prepare orders for shipment;
  • Properly create shipping and receiving documentation (shop specific);
  • Ability to clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing consistently and


accurately;

  • Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling assignments;
  • Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.


Advanced duties and responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate proper PM inspection of the assigned machinery;
  • Demonstrate the ability to train other employees on safe and efficient operation and maintaining mobile equipment.


Education / Training

High School Education or GED

Qualifications And Experience

  • Basic PC knowledge for data entry;
  • Self-starter, work with little or no supervision, work in a fast-paced environment, adjust to quick changing requirements and prioritize consistently, accurately, and safely;
  • Forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or crane experience;
  • Problem solving ability and ability to apply reasoning and common sense for appropriate resolutions.


Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
  • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
  • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
  • Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
  • Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.


Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Sidney, NE Wheel Shop - 043

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