Material Handler II

Progress Rail • Belton, MO

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler's primary responsibilities include performing receiving, stocking, kitting, shipping, cycle counting and line stocking duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months distribution/material handling or equivalent.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be able to work overtime when deemed required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to team lift up to 55 lbs.; must be able to push and pull up to 125 lbs.; frequent bending and reaching is required.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms.
• Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, and gravel, rail car and locomotive floors.
• Works at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Non-temperature control environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels.
• Employee must be comfortable working alone.
• Safety Sensitive positions because it works in and around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives, and other moving equipment.
• Employee must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize all required PPE.
• Included but not limited to metatarsal boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, aprons, ear protection, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift operation experience desired.
• Basic knowledge of PC for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Operates industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments.
• Receives, identifies and unloads materials/parts and stores in inventory.
• Identifies, draws from inventory and transports material, parts and equipment associated with locomotives.
• Familiarizes self with material packaging areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply of required items.
• Inspects and completes reports related to safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment prior to operation.
• Operate all equipment in safe manner.
• Assists in other areas and duties as assigned by supervision.

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

What This Job Offers

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