Material Handler II

Job Purpose

The Material Handler will support production and/or shipping of 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. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. 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.

Education / Training

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Forklift Certified.

Key Job Elements

• Operate Powered Industrial Truck (forklift), pallet jack, skid steer and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling duties;
• Sort and process recycling materials using hand tools and machines;
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels;
• Examine and inspect containers, materials or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met;
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport;
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and or QWI's consistently, accurately, and safely.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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;
• Operate assigned machinery, monitors and optimizing efficiency, perform basic maintenance to machines and performs quality checks;
• Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specification and tooling instructions.
• Material Handling experience in an industrial setting or equivalent;
• Previous forklift or skid steer operation experience preferred;

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Motion- Frequent standing and setting. Sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms;
• Work Environment- Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, hard pack or gravel. Non-temperature control environment, all weather conditions with potential of high noise and high dust;
• 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 with Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) 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.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer- Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

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.

Job Category

Production- Hourly