Material Handler 1

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nortrak Blue culture

Health and Safety priority

Career development opportunities

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Company paid life and disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Retirement plan with matching

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC in Chicago Heights, IL is seeking a Material Handler to load, unload and move material for production. You will follow shipping docs, read schedules, and operate cranes and powered industrial trucks safely.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a commitment to safety and quality. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development within a global rail systems network.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Forklift and Crane certification preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, pick lists, bills of lading, and shipping documents.
• Ability to utilize a tape measure down to at least a 1/16th.
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Follow work orders, pick lists, bills of lading and other shipping documents
• Calculate weight of parts and shipments
• Read and follow production schedule
• Safely operate jib and overhead cranes
• Safely operate powered industrial truck
• Able to work with little supervision
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading orders

Tape measure

Math basics

Crane operator

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Crane certification

Job description

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are looking for a Material Handler to join our team in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

Purpose of Position

The Material Handler is responsible to load and unload material for inbound or outbound trucks. Move, log, organize and catalogue material. Pick material for production jobs.

Task and Responsibilities:

• Follow work orders, pick lists, bills of lading and other shipping documents
• Calculate weight of parts and shipments
• Read and follow production schedule
• Safely operate jib and overhead cranes
• Safely operate powered industrial truck
• Able to work with little supervision
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and move up to 20-25 pounds, occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Hearing abilities related to job assigned.

Job Requirements (e.g. education, experience, skills and desired competencies)

• High School graduate or GED preferred
• Forklift and Crane certification preferred
• Ability to read work orders, pick lists, bills of lading, and shipping documents
• Ability to utilize a tape measure down to at least a 1/16th
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals

Working Location:

• Chicago Heights, Illinois

Salary:

• $22.15/hr - $23.15/hr

Benefits:

• A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
• We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority
• Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
• Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Retirement plan with matching contributions
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.