Progress Rail

Material Handler I


PayCompetitive
LocationMayfield/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 9567BR
      • Receive, identify, and unload materials/parts and store in inventory;
      • Identify, draw from inventory, and transport material, parts and equipment associated with the assembly of locomotives to and from assembly areas, machines, loading docks and other areas;
      • Ability to clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing cores to management and production consistently and accurately;
      • Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling assignments;
      • Accuracy in checking in items against the shipping department manifest;
      • Load and unload LTL/FTL, Sea containers and Flatbed trailers accurately and safely;
      • Segregate and deliver material to correct warehouse locations accurately and safely;
      • 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;
      • Upon material delivery turn in required documentation/sheets for charge out 100% accurate and complete within one hour;
      • Neat, legible handwriting and documentation a must;
      • Ability to pull items requested, return items to stock and input date regarding material transaction consistently and accurately in a timely manner;
      • Inspect and complete reports related to safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment;
      • Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.

      Advanced duties and responsibilities:
      • Demonstrate knowledge of basic/intermediate mechanical, diesel, and electrical including working knowledge and recognition of parts in order to communicate various locomotive and engine components;
      • Must be able to perform all supporting functions within engine, locomotive, cores, cage and shipping & receiving;
      • Provide initial engine assembly with all parts needed to conduct remanufacture on different versions of the 645 and 710 engines;
      • Pull and accurately document material for production (kits, mod material and order request) and deliver to the proper workstation on time. This includes but is not limited to:
      o Crankshaft;
      o Camshafts;
      o Main caps;
      o Other fallout material as required;
      • Interact and communicate in a professional manner with all supporting functions: engine, locomotive, cores, cage and shipping & receiving.

      • High school diploma or GED preferred.

      Preferred Skills:
      • 1-2 years of material handling 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.

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

  • About the company

      We have been at the forefront of railroad innovation since we led the switch from steam to diesel-electric more than 95 years ago. That blend of history and innovation still drives us today.