Warehouse/Material Inventory Control Tech

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work, Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career. We are a transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, and containerized shipping solutions, including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services.

Sasser family of companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car Leasing, Union Leasing, CF Rail Services, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com.

This role supports our CF Rail Services team. Delivering the highest-quality railcar repairs quickly and safely with uncompromising customer service, CF Rail Services is a leading railcar repair and maintenance provider offering quality repair work for railroads, private car owners, lessors, contracts agents, and shippers across North America.

The Warehouse/Material Inventory Control Technician is responsible for the daily setup, transport and inventory control of material needed for repair of railcars. Additionally, it is responsible for proper identification, sorting, load/unload, and transportation to and/or from material storage areas to various locations as required.

As a Warehouse/Material Inventory Control Technician, Here's What You'll Do:

• Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures.
• Learn the basic flow and logistics of railroad industry and repair business.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner so as to comply with CFRS, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations.
• Follow written and verbal directions and have basic math, reading, and writing skills, while effectively working in a team environment including but not limited to BRC work order pick sheet and execution without instructional intervention.
• Thorough understanding of railcar, components.
• Inspect quality of delivered material for conformity, unload deliveries, verify count and condition, complete sign off paperwork and mark the material.
• Log all materials received and/or dispersed.
• Make use of inventory pick list to identify parts required and kit as necessary for delivery.
• Organize and disperse material to work areas from Bill of Material, pick lists, drawings, work orders or other instructions.
• Deliver material required for the repair of railcars to the designated work areas.
• Unload or load materials at designated area via lift truck and/or crane.
• Stack and sort material at work area to maintain a neat and orderly condition.
• Perform general cleaning material storage areas as necessary.
• Set up and operate various hand and power tools.
• Basic understanding of fabrication and cutting equipment such as, but not limited to: drill press, punch, brake press, sheer and oxy fuel operation.
• Possess documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, man lift, crane, back hoe, skid loader, hoist or hydraulic boom.
• Administer and ensure quality and safety procedures are being adhered to.
• Lead the overall daily operation of the warehouse department including shipping, receiving, returns, transfers and disbursement of all material and supplies.
• Maintain an adequate quantity of all necessary material and supplies required to operate the repair facility in keeping with safety, quality, productivity, cost and economic earnings.
• Perform site physical inventories, counts, and variances in conjunction with CFRS Supervision.
• Successfully complete this positions "Education/Formal Training" requirements
• Wear PPE in appropriate areas
  
  

Note: Responsibilities include the expectation to always act to support the interests of the department and organization and to perform other duties as assigned to ensure the successful achievement of departmental and company objectives.

Qualifications And Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office suite, and Oracle.
• Basic understanding of QA manual.
• Participate in training; TBD by management
• Valid drivers’ license with acceptable driving record
  
  

Skills

• Reasoning skills Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Language skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work assignments involve standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, crawling, and crouching in strained and awkward positions for prolonged periods of time at various heights up to 20 feet. Uses hands, legs, and arms to climb vertical ladders to staging or suspended platforms. Lifts, carries, and sets up equipment and components that weigh up to 50 lbs. Employee must be medically certified to wear a respirator, as well as be able to wear respirators for prolonged periods of time.

• Work will be performed outdoors and indoors, on and around heavy equipment.
• The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• May be required to work overtime and/or varied shifts to meet the demands of the business
  
  

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is also eligible for benefits. Sasser employees enjoy a competitive benefits program that:

• Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts with employer contributions toward HSA
• Includes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans
• Includes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding
• Provides paid vacation time (tiered based on tenure), as well as personal time, sick days and summer half days for certain roles
• Provides 10 paid holidays annually
• Provides paid parental leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account
• Provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Provides training and tuition reimbursement
• Provides community service opportunities, charity match opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations!
  
  

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.