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1st Shift Material Handler

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Muncie, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025
Job Purpose

Manage and internally distribute incoming material for use in the manufacturing process.

Req ID

10546BR

City

Muncie

State:

Indiana

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

  • 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;
  • Operate industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments;
  • Inspect and complete reports related to safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment.


Education / Training

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.


Qualifications And Experience

  • Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment (heavy manufacturing preferred);
  • Forklift operation experience required;
  • Basic PC knowledge for data entry;
  • Must be able to work any shift.


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


Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293

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