Material Handler/Picker

Job Purpose

The Material Handler will support production and/or shipping of the facility.

Req ID

10487BR

City

Wildwood

State:

Florida

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

• 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.
  
  
  

Advanced Qualifications:

• 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.
  
  
  

Education / Training

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Forklift Certified.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Material Handling experience in an industrial setting or equivalent;
• Previous forklift or skid steer operation experience preferred;
• Strength – Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, push and pull up to 75lb;
• 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.
  
  
  

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

Wildwood, FL Recycling - 047