ASSEMBLY OPERATOR/MATERIAL HANDLER

Amsted Rail - Brenco; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

401(k) Match

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Amsted Rail Petersburg is seeking an Assembly Operator/Material Handler to move materials, pallets, dies, tubs, and racks to various areas or machine locations. The role includes crating finished export pallets and assisting in assembling precision bearing parts to meet customer expectations and Amsted Rail standards.

The position requires safe forklift operation, adherence to safety rules, inventory/documentation tasks, and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment drug/background screening
• Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs
• Stand and move regularly throughout the department and shift

Responsibilities

• Move materials, pallets, dies, tubs, baskets, and racks to production areas or machine locations
• Aid in crating finished export pallets and other assembly tasks
• Operate a ride-on forklift safely and follow Amsted Rail procedures
• Assist in safe loading of trailers and proper documentation of material movement
• Wrap, crate, and label products for shipments
• Verify conformance to specifications using gauges and reports
• Record production run information in the computer system
• Maintain clean and organized work area per standard work instructions
• Notify supervisors and maintenance about production problems and assist in solutions

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Quality inspection

Job description

Amsted Rail Company, a global leader in freight rail solutions and an Amsted Industries business, is a 100% employee-owned company. Amsted Rail Petersburg is a global leader in tapered roller bearings and precision sealing solutions. We offer stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact on our industries and communities. As part of one of the top five employee-owned companies in the U.S., you’ll benefit directly from our success through annual stock awards and competitive compensation. If you want to make an impact, have a sense of community, and a desire to grow, then you should to our opening for Assembly Operator/Material Handler.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assembly Operator/Material Handler will move materials, pallets, dies, tubs, baskets, and racks to various areas or machine locations with the department/facility. The material handler must also aid the in the crating of finished export pallets and other assembly operation functions. Assembly produces, inspects, and assembles precision bearing parts to meet the customer's expectations and Amsted Rail procedures and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.

• Adhere to plant-wide safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements defined by Amsted Rail; outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program
• Move materials in order to stage and support production work areas and shipping and receiving departments
• Conduct daily inspection of, and safely operate, a ride-on forklift, following guidelines of Amsted Rail
• Follow proper procedures and inspections for safe loading of trailers
• Scan parts and materials for inventory and use computer and paper checklists to document, track, and communicate material movement
• Assist in wrapping, crating, labeling of product for shipments
• Verify conformance to specifications, using reports or gauges, in accordance with the departmental quality plan
• Check condition of work for defects
• Record production run information in the company computer system
• Understand operational sequences and dimensions of finished work pieces
• Keep work area clean and organized following standard work instructions
• Notify supervisors, engineering, or maintenance personnel regarding production problems and assist in identifying and correcting problems
• Perform other duties as assigned by leads, supervisors, and managers

To be considered a candidate must be able to meet the following qualifications:

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
• Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs.
• Be able to regularly stand and move throughout the department and shift

Why Choose Amsted Rail Petersburg?

• Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of compensation)
• 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
• Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly rate considering prior experience, plus annual bonus eligibility potential
• Career Growth: On the job training, pay for skill and advancement opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, Monday - Friday schedule (11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
• Additional Offerings: Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonuses, Employee Discount Programs

Amsted Rail’s commitment to Affinitive Action:

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com .

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