Material Handler

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short Term and Long Term 

Disability

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Holiday and Vacation Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

UTLX, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks a safety-focused Material Handler to support manufacturing operations in Alexandria. You will operate forklifts and cranes, move railcar components, load/unload shipments, and assist with railcar switching while maintaining strict safety standards.

The role requires experience with material-handling equipment, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment. On-site, five days a week with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklift, crane, or other material-handling equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to complete forklift training and testing.
• Ability to load, unload, move, and store materials in an industrial environment.
• Ability to inspect equipment and report safety/maintenance concerns.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Operate cranes and rigging to move railcar components and large items.
• Inspect equipment before use and report issues.
• Load and unload trucks and other delivery vehicles.
• Move materials to designated production or storage areas.
• Assist with railcar switching and coupling operations.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Follow PPE and safety procedures to support production goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Driving license

Radio/communication

Tools

Railcar switching equipment

Rigging equipment

Cranes

Job description

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings - backed by Berkshire Hathaway, you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, UTLX Manufacturing relies heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

We are seeking a safety-focused and dependable Material Handler to support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will operate material-handling equipment, move and deliver parts throughout the facility, load and unload shipments, and support railcar switching and rigging activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating industrial equipment and performing hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment inside and outside the manufacturing facility


• Operate cranes and rigging equipment to move railcar components, materials, and other large items


• Inspect assigned vehicles and equipment before use and report maintenance or safety concerns


• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and other delivery vehicles


• Identify, transport, deliver, rotate, and store parts and materials throughout the facility


• Package, band, wrap, and prepare parts and materials for shipment


• Assist with railcar switching activities, including operating switching equipment when qualified


• Couple and uncouple railcars, secure railcars, operate hand brakes, and assist with directing switching movements


• Move wheels, components, supplies, and other materials to designated production or storage areas


• Safely change forklift propane tanks and perform other routine equipment-related tasks


• Use computers, radios, and other communication equipment to complete assignments and coordinate material movement


• Rotate among material-handling assignments based on production and operational needs


• Maintain a clean and organized work area


• Follow established safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment


• Support production goals, quality projects, and company initiatives


• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a forklift, crane, or other industrial material-handling equipment.


• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.


• Ability to successfully complete required forklift training and testing.


• Ability to safely load, unload, move, and store materials in an industrial environment.


• Ability to inspect equipment and recognize or report potential safety and maintenance concerns.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and established work processes.


• Basic computer and communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively and safely both independently and as part of a team.


• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating railcar switching equipment.


• Experience with railcar coupling, uncoupling, hand brakes, or switching operations.


• Experience with crane operation, rigging, or moving large industrial components.


• Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, or inventory experience.


• Experience packaging, banding, wrapping, or preparing industrial materials for shipment.


• Experience working in a heavy industrial, railcar, or lean manufacturing environment.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Work performed in an industrial railcar manufacturing facility with physically demanding conditions


• Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, noise, and heat


• Requires moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting, and climbing


• Requires strong hand-eye coordination and sustained visual attention


• Required to wear PPE and follow all safety procedures


• On-site role: 5 days per week, with overtime as needed

Disclaimer

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law, to include background check, physical, and drug and alcohol screen.

It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive wages


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Company-paid Life Insurance


• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability


• 401(k) with generous company match


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Holiday and Vacation Pay


• Employee Assistance Program

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.