General Laborer I (1st Shift) - Rolling Stock

Siemens; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 21,352 - 23,336; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

401K with company match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement program

Job summary

A global infrastructure solutions provider is seeking a Labor position in Lexington, NC. This role involves supporting production activities focused on safety and quality while fabricating steel car bodies for rail vehicles. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and ideally some forklift experience. Responsibilities include moving materials, operating forklifts, and maintaining a clean workspace. Competitive benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and technical documentation.
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Move material between locations and departments.
• Operate forklift trucks and pallet jacks.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility.

Skills

Forklift experience

Effective communication skills

Basic English skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us. For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

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Position Overview

As a Labor position at Siemens Mobility, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high‑energy production environment with a strong focus on safety and quality in the fabrication of carbon steel and stainless‑steel car bodies for the best rail vehicles in the world.

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:30am - 4:00pm.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Through a variety of methods, move material between locations and departments and outside storage.
• Receive work assignments, oral and/or written instructions, from supervision.
• Operate forklift trucks and/or manually push pallet jacks to move within or between designated areas:
• trash, and dump scrap into larger scrap containers at designated areas.
• Operate fork truck to move larger scrap containers from designated areas.
• Operate floor cleaner, vehicle sweeper throughout the facility to maintain good housekeeping.
• Assist in maintaining and keeping work area and equipment in a neat, safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Perform other related work as assigned and directed.
• Assist in maintaining a clean organized facility through excellent housekeeping skills.

To thrive in this role, you have

• High school education or state recognized GED, or equivalent combination of education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must have basic English skills with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, contracted services and other employees within the Company.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and technical documentation.

Physical Demands

• Candidates should be comfortable working in a non‑climate‑controlled environment when required.
• Job duties may require standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools.
• Frequent verbal communication is necessary; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors.
• Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required.
• Specific vision abilities include:
• Close and distance vision.
• Color differentiation.
• Peripheral vision.
• Depth perception.
• Ability to adjust focus.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay – starting day 1!
• 401K – 6% company match.
• Freedom and healthy work‑life balance – Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base rate range for this position in Lexington, NC is $15.50/hr - $16.94/hr. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.