What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Progress Rail?
Job Purpose
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A Material Handler supports production and / or specific areas of the facility by pulling document material, stocking, loading, and delivering to the proper workstation. The Material Handler must be capable of supporting all areas within the facility.
Req ID
10414BR
City
Waskom
State : Texas
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
Minimum duties and responsibilities :
- Receive, identify, and unload materials / parts and store in inventory;
- Familiarizes self with different work areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply of required items;
- Identifies, draws from inventory, and transports material and parts to and from assembly areas, machines, loading docks and other areas;
- 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.
Advanced duties and responsibilities :
Education / Training
Qualifications and Experience
Essential and Physical Activities Functions :
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
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race / Color / Sex / Religion / National Origin / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Vets / Disabilities
Job Category
Production - Hourly
PRS Facility Location
Waskom, TX Parts Reclamation