Material Handler

Siemens Mobility; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Junior Professional to support material handling and mechanical assembly in the Coach Weld department. The role focuses on loading, securing, and moving materials to production while interpreting engineering drawings and BOMs.

The candidate will perform assembly tasks, coordinate material movement, and document work orders, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of mechanical assembly and forklift operation experience.
• Experience operating heavy machinery in manufacturing/transportation is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Load, secure, and move long assemblies, crates, and materials onto railcars and trailers using proper loading procedures.
• Assemble components and subassemblies per drawings and BOMs with hand and power tools.
• Coordinate material movement, kitting, washing, and disposal to support production schedules.
• Complete work orders and quality documentation; report progress and issues to production teams.
• Maintain safety by following PPE rules and training teammates on loading/unloading procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Straddle Carrier

Job description

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Profesional Junior

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As a Material Handler I, in our Coach Weld department, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high energy warehouse environment providing all material to production departments for manufacturing the best rail vehicles in the world.

What your day may look like:

• Load, transport, and secure long assemblies, crates, caskets, and bundled materials onto railcars and truck trailers using proper loading procedures and Straddle Carrier equipment.
• Perform mechanical assembly of components and subassemblies by interpreting engineering drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and work instructions while safely using hand and power tools.
• Coordinate material movement, kitting, washing, vacuum processing, and disposal activities to support production schedules and maintain workplace organization and cleanliness.
• Complete work orders, quality documentation, and labor tracking while collaborating with production teams to ensure efficient workflow, on-time task completion, and accurate reporting of progress and issues.
• Maintain a strong safety culture by adhering to PPE requirements, following all safety protocols, training team members on loading/unloading procedures, and providing work direction to support safe and efficient operations.

This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High school education, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years mechanical assembly, forklift operation and/or similar machine equipment operation experience.
• Proven experience operating heavy machinery and equipment, preferably in a manufacturing or transportation setting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Additional Information:

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties:

• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
• Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

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

This position is located in Sacramento, CA. The starting hourly range for this position is $21.40. There is a 10% shift differential for second shift and 20% for third shift. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

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For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.

The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.

Our technology is everywhere - in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.

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You'll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay for this position is $21.40 per hour, plus an additional 10% for second shift and 20% for third shift differential. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace.