Material Handler I bei Progress Rail

A Material Handler supports production and/or specific areas of the facility by pulling document material, stocking, loading, kitting, cycle count and delivering to the proper workstation. The Material Handler must be capable of supporting all areas within the facility. Hourly $21.00 with a $1.00 increase at 1 year and quartrly production bonuses when goals are met.

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

• Skill Level I – 1-2 years of experience or High School Education, GED, or vocational/technical training;
• Forklift and crane certified. Heavy Manufacturing experience preferred;
• Skill Level II – 2-5 years of experience, GED, or vocational/technical training, and/or Technical.

Material Handler/Turbo Stager

Alorton

Minimum duties and responsibilities:
• Receive, identify, and unload materials/parts and store in inventory;
• Identifies, draws from inventory, and transports material, parts and equipment associated with the assembly of locomotives to and from assembly areas, machines, loading docks and other areas;
• Familiarizes self with different work areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply of required items;
• 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:
• Demonstrate the ability to train other employees on safe and efficient operation;
• Inspect and complete reports related to safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment.

Preferred Skills
• 2 years experience driving forklift on rough terrain both inside and outside.
Basic PC knowledge for data entry;
• Basic mathematical skills and proficiency in reading a tape measure;
• Self-starter, work with little or no supervision, work in a fast-paced environment, adjust to quick changing requirements and prioritize consistently, accurately, and safely;
• Forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment, dollies and/or crane experience;
• Problem solving ability and ability to apply reasoning and common sense for appropriate resolutions.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength – Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, push and pull up to 75lb;
• Motion – Constant walking Frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms;
• Work Environment – 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;
• Emotional Demands – Due to the working environment, noise, dust, personal protective equipment, employee must be comfortable working alone;
• Safety – 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.

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• 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.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

Production - Hourly

Illinois

$17.75 - $23.40