Material Handler – Fast-Paced Rail Operations

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

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

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.