Job Purpose

A Material Handler supports production and / or specific areas of the facility by pulling document material, stocking, loading, and delivering to the proper workstation.

The Material Handler must be capable of supporting all areas within the facility.

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them.

Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations.

Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers.

Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself.

From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Key Job Elements

Minimum duties and responsibilities :

• Receive, identify, and unload materials / parts and store in inventory;
• Familiarizes self with different work areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply of required items;
• Identifies, draws from inventory, and transports material and parts to and from assembly areas, machines, loading docks and other areas;
• Ability to clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing;
• Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and / or overhead cranes to perform material handling assignments;
• Must be able to deliver urgent items to the production floor consistently, accurately, and safely;
• Able to clearly communicate the tracking of incoming parts and relay this to management quickly, consistently, and accurately;
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.

Advanced duties and responsibilities :

• Ability to read, count and understand various inventory codes;
• Demonstrate the ability to train other employees on safe and efficient operation;
• Inspect and complete reports related to safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Basic PC knowledge for data entry;
• Basic mathematical skills and proficiency in reading a tape measure;
• 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, dollies and / or crane experience;
• Problem solving ability and ability to apply reasoning and common sense for appropriate resolutions.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions :

• Strength Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, push and pull up to 75lb;
• Motion Constant walking Frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders;
• Vision / Hearing Requirements Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms;
• Work Environment Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, and gravel, rail car and locomotive floors. Works at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives.
• Work in confined spaces. Non-temperature control environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels;
• Emotional Demands Due to the working environment, noise, dust, personal protective equipment, employee must be comfortable working alone;
• Safety Safety Sensitive positions because it works in and around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives, and other moving equipment.

Employee must abide by all safety protocols, health / medical screenings and utilize all required PPE. Included but not limited to metatarsal boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, aprons, ear protection, etc.

Benefits

• 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.

Last updated : 2024-05-16