Material Handler II
Posted
Description
Job Purpose
A Material Handler supports production and/or specific areas of the facility by pulling document material, stocking,
loading, kitting, cycle count and delivering to the proper workstation. The Material Handler must be capable of
supporting all areas within the facility.
loading, kitting, cycle count and delivering to the proper workstation. The Material Handler must be capable of
supporting all areas within the facility.
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
Receive, identify, and unload materials/parts and store in inventory;
Identifies, draws from inventory, and transports material, parts and equipment to and from assembly
areas, machines, loading docks and other areas;
Familiarizes self with different work areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply of required
items, while keeping material organized and keeping production stocked with material;
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.
Identifies, draws from inventory, and transports material, parts and equipment to and from assembly
areas, machines, loading docks and other areas;
Familiarizes self with different work areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply of required
items, while keeping material organized and keeping production stocked with material;
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.
Education / Training
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent;
High School Diploma or equivalent;
Qualifications and Experience
Preferred:
Forklift Certified.
Forklift Certified.
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.**
*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.
- 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.