What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Coordinator position at Progress Rail?
Job Purpose
Responsible for the coordination and expedition of materials and cores to vendors. Shipping of sales orders to customers. Setting up trucking for loads to and from Mayfield. This is a day shift position (Monday - Thursday, 6am - 4pm).
Req ID
10652BR
City
Mayfield
State:
Kentucky
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
Key Job Elements Minimum duties and responsibilities
Advanced duties and responsibilities
- Establishes delivery dates to departments according to job priorities and material availability;
- Transport material from one department to another, manually or using material handling equipment (utility vehicles, standard size forklifts, and overhead cranes);
- Clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing material consistently and accurately;
- Execute LN (ERP system) transactions including location transfers, warehouse transfers, fixed location setup, and run advanced reports;
- Troubleshoot and solve inventory questions using available tools and provide root cause;
- Consistently and accurately, demonstrate mastery understanding of end-to-end factory processes;
- Participate in problem solving and drives continuous improvement activities;
- Maintain written and computer records as required;
- Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and tools;
- Follow all safety policies and procedures and utilize all PPE;
Advanced duties and responsibilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and LN;
- Ability to train others.
Education / Training
- HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience coordinating movement of large inventory.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of engine & locomotive components.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
- Strength – Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces;
- Motion – Position requires the ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, reaching, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and kneeling. Position requires remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Position exposed to high levels of noise. The use of proper PPE is required. The position requires the ability to read written instruction and understand both verbal and written instructions;
- Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside dependent on situation. When inside the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements;
- Emotional Demands – Employee will work and cooperate as part of a team in order to meet production requirements;
- Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e. blue flag) and use of all required PPE.
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
Mayfield, KY Locomotive - 260
