Material Handler I

Progress Rail • Boaz, AL

9d

About The Position

A Material Handler operates mobile machinery to move materials through the production process for reconditioning bearing components in accordance with AAR and customer requirements. The role also includes inventory maintenance, order preparation, shipping and receiving documentation, and finishing products. The employee follows work instructions and safety standards, conducts preventive maintenance inspections on assigned machinery, and may train other employees in its safe and efficient operation.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Forklift certification.
• One to two years of experience or vocational/technical training.
• Basic PC knowledge for data entry.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision, perform in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing requirements, and prioritize work consistently, accurately, and safely.
• Experience with forklifts, pallet jacks, mobile equipment, and/or cranes.
• Problem-solving ability and the ability to apply reasoning and common sense to reach appropriate resolutions.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parts inventory and related documentation.
• Prepare orders for shipment.
• Create shipping and receiving documentation according to site requirements.
• Communicate clearly and document incoming and outgoing processing consistently and accurately.
• Operate industrial forklifts, pallet jacks, mobile equipment, and/or overhead cranes for material-handling assignments.
• Paint and band finished products.
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards, and QWIs consistently, accurately, and safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of assigned machinery.
• Train other employees in safe and efficient mobile-equipment operation and maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, no waiting period, and immediate vesting.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED