Material Handler - General Laborer

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, seeks a Material Handler in Wildwood, FL. You will support production by pulling, stocking, loading, kitting and delivering materials to workstations while maintaining accurate records and safe operations.

Responsibilities include receiving and unloading parts, transporting them across areas, and ensuring timely, precise delivery for production needs. High school diploma required; forklift certification preferred; on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• Must be able to operate forklift and other material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, and unload materials and store in inventory.
• Identify, draw from inventory, and transport material to work stations and docks.
• Familiarize self with different work areas to ensure prompt delivery and adequate supply of items.
• Clearly communicate and document processing of incoming and outgoing items.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment, and overhead cranes for material handling.
• Deliver urgent items to production floor accurately and safely.
• Track incoming parts and relay status to management promptly.
• Follow work Instructions, standards, and QWI procedures accurately and safely.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Forklift Certified

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Purpose

A Material Handler supports production and/or specific areas of the facility by pulling document material, stocking, loading, kitting, cycle count and delivering to the proper workstation. The Material Handler must be capable of supporting all areas within the facility.

Req ID

12217BR

City

Wildwood

State

Florida

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;
• Identifies, draws from inventory, and transports material, parts and equipment to and from assembly areas, machines, loading docks and other areas;
• Familiarizes self with different work areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply of required items, while keeping material organized and keeping production stocked with material;
• Ability to clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing;
• Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling assignments;
• 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;
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.

Education / Training

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent;

Qualifications And Experience

Preferred: Forklift Certified.

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.

EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Wildwood, FL Recycling - 047