Material Handler I

Progress Rail • Mojave, CA

8d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The Material Handler manages and internally distributes incoming materials for use in the manufacturing process. The role involves working inside and outside the shop, learning to operate machinery as needed, and being flexible and available to work any shift. Listed shifts are 1st shift, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; 2nd shift, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; and 3rd shift, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., plus Sundays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to follow safety and procedural rules.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities described, including frequent walking and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.
• Ability to work as part of a team to meet production requirements and strictly follow safety policies and PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial labor experience.
• Forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, unload, and store materials and parts in inventory.
• Identify, draw from inventory, and transport materials, parts, and equipment to and from locomotive assembly areas, machines, loading docks, and other areas.
• Operate an industrial forklift for material-handling assignments.
• Inspect material-handling equipment and complete reports related to its safe operation and maintenance.
• Clean work areas and production equipment.
• Operate recycling and grinding equipment.
• Clean materials in preparation for production.
• Record operational or production data.
• Lubricate and repair production equipment or tools.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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