Material Handler

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Mayfield (KY)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Progress Rail in Mayfield, KY is seeking a capable material handler to support production. You will unload, stock, and deliver materials to the correct workstations, using forklifts and pallet jacks as required. Strong attention to detail and safety are essential for timely processing.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with maintenance and shipping teams while meeting daily targets. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

1–2 years of material handling experience or equivalent experience in a fast-paced environment.
Basic PC/data entry knowledge for inventory and tracking.
Ability to work with little supervision and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

Receive, identify, unload materials and store in inventory.
Transport materials to assembly areas and other locations as needed.
Operate forklift, pallet jack, and crane safely and efficiently.
Accurately check in items against shipping manifests.
Document material transactions promptly and legibly.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Cranes

Mobile equipment

Job description

Job Purpose

Looking for a self starter to join our growing Materials team in Mayfield. Employee would support production and/or specific areas of the facility by pulling material, stocking, loading, and delivering to the proper workstation.

Req ID

12233BR

Work Location Options

Mayfield, KY

Region

USA

City

Mayfield

State:

Kentucky

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.

Key Job Elements

Receive, identify, and unload materials/parts and store in inventory;
Identify, draw from inventory, and transport material, parts and equipment associated with the assembly of locomotives to and from assembly areas, machines, loading docks and other areas;
Ability to clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing cores to management and production consistently and accurately;
Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling assignments;
Accuracy in checking in items against the shipping department manifest;
Load and unload LTL/FTL, Sea containers and Flatbed trailers accurately and safely;
Segregate and deliver material to correct warehouse locations accurately and safely;
Must be able to 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;
Upon material delivery turn in required documentation / sheets for charge out 100% accurate and complete within one hour;
Neat, legible handwriting and documentation a must;
Ability to pull items requested, return items to stock and input date regarding material transaction consistently and accurately in a timely manner;
Inspect and complete reports related to safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment;
Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.

Advanced duties and responsibilities:

Demonstrate knowledge of basic/intermediate mechanical, diesel, and electrical including working knowledge and recognition of parts in order to communicate various locomotive and engine components;
Must be able to perform all supporting functions within engine, locomotive, cores, cage and shipping & receiving;
Provide initial engine assembly with all parts needed to conduct remanufacture on different versions of the 645 and 710 engines;
Pull and accurately document material for production (kits, mod material and order request) and deliver to the proper workstation on time. This includes but is not limited to:
Crankshaft;
Camshafts;
Main caps;
Other fallout material as required;
Interact and communicate in a professional manner with all supporting functions: engine, locomotive, cores, cage and shipping & receiving.

Education / Training

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications And Experience

Preferred Skills:

1-2 years of material handling experience;
Basic PC knowledge for data entry;
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 and/or crane experience;
Problem solving ability and ability to apply reasoning and common sense for appropriate resolutions.

Essential And Physical Activities Functions

Strength – Position typically involves oversight in an industrial environment. Frequent standing, sitting, and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);
Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with leading and demonstrating in an industrial environment. Frequent reaching, handling, grasping, carrying, pulling. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching;
Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
Work Environment – Position is Safety Sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Position may involve work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Position is located in an industrial environment, including occasional exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes and/or extreme temperatures, heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and other hazardous working conditions;
Emotional Demands – High level of responsibility in a hazardous environment. Must be able to lead a diverse team in a production environment. Requires interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;
Safety – Position is Safety Sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.