Material Handler

Siemens; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Material Handler I in Sacramento, CA, in the Coach Weld department. You will support production by loading, moving, and staging long assemblies and components, interpreting drawings and BOMs.

This role emphasizes safety and efficiency, with duties including material movement, kitting, tooling handling, and reporting. Candidates should have a high school or GED and 1–2 years of mechanical assembly or forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1-2 years mechanical assembly, forklift operation or similar equipment experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and secure long assemblies and materials onto railcars and trailers using proper equipment.
• Assemble components and subassemblies following drawings, BOMs, specs, and work instructions with hand and power tools.
• Coordinate material movement, kitting, washing, and disposal to support production schedules and keep the workplace organized.
• Complete work orders, quality docs, and labor tracking; report progress and issues to teams.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Forklift operation

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Straddle Carrier

Job description

• Perform work overhead.

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and every voice matters. Apply today and be part of shaping the future with us!

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

Position Overview

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.
• Perform work overhead.
• 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.

Purpose is the reason a company exists. It's not about making money or selling products - it's the deeper "why" behind everything we do. It answers the question: What problem are we solving? What positive change are we creating?

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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$21.40 10% for second shift and 20% for third