Material Handler II

Overview

Job Purpose

A Materials Handler supports production and/or specific areas of the facility by pulling materials, stocking, loading, kitting, cycle counts and delivering to the proper workstation. The Materials Handler must be capable of supporting all areas within the facility.

Req

11599

Work Location Options

Kansas City MO

City

Kansas City

State

MO

Company Description

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.

• Receive, identify, and unload materials/parts and store in inventory;
• Identify, draw from inventory, and transport material, parts and equipment 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, while keeping material organized and production stocked with material;
• Ability to clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing items;
• Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling assignments;
• 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.

• 1-2 years of Experience or Forklift and Crane Certified
• Additional Certifications in the operation of other heavy equipment will substitute for years of experience.

• Demonstrate the ability to train other employees on safe and efficient operation;
• Responsible for verifying orders, pick tickets, packing slips and other outbound documents created by other work functions. Checking figures and maintaining accurate piece counts. Verifying inventory counts are accurate;
• Review packaging, labeling and documentation to ensure conformance;
• Ensure physical and systematic inventory corresponds;
• Communicate effectively with process partners to resolve issues;
• Inspect and complete reports related to safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment.

• Basic mathematical skills;
• 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.

• 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, kneeling, 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…