Forklift Operator & Material Handler II

Progress Rail; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

PTO

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator at its Belton, MO Distribution Center. You will handle materials, unload shipments and stock inventory for locomotive parts and related equipment, while following safety protocols and using data-entry tasks on a PC when required.

The role requires the ability to work any shift, tolerate overtime, and stand for long periods, with physical capability to lift up to 55 lbs and push/pull up to 125 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months distribution/material handling experience.
• Previous forklift operation experience desired.
• Basic knowledge of PC for data entry.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime when needed.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 55 lbs; push/pull up to 125 lbs.

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 related to locomotives.
• Familiarizes self with material packaging areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply.
• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Distribution / material handling

Data entry on PC

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Progress Rail is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator at its Belton, MO Distribution Center. You will handle materials, unload shipments and stock inventory for locomotive parts and related equipment, while following safety protocols and using data-entry tasks on a PC when required.

The role requires the ability to work any shift, tolerate overtime, and stand for long periods, with physical capability to lift up to 55 lbs and push/pull up to 125 lbs.