What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Coordinator position at Progress Rail?
Job Purpose
Responsible for the coordination and expedition of materials and parts to production and compiles and maintains records. Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue or missing materials.
Req ID
10515BR
City
Jackson
State:
South Carolina
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
- Establishes delivery dates to departments according to job priorities and material availability;
- Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications;
- 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 transactions including location transfers, warehouse transfers, fixed location setup, and run
- 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;
- Specific site-based duties and responsibilities may apply, consult with local team.
Education / Training
HS Diploma or equivalent;
5 years as a Material Handler or higher position
5 years as a Material Handler or higher position
Qualifications and Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and LN;
- Ability to train others.
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
Jackson, SC - Wheel Shop - 025
