Material Handler I

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Boaz (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on

Job summary

Progress Rail in Boaz, Alabama seeks a dedicated Material Handler to move material using forklifts and mobile equipment as part of bearing component reconditioning per AAR/customer requirements.

You will maintain inventory, prepare shipments, and document processes while following strict safety rules and quality standards. Conditioning and painting tasks may be involved, with opportunities to train peers on safe operation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience or vocational/technical training.
• Basic PC knowledge for data entry.
• Self-starter, able to work with little supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or crane experience.
• Heavy Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Problem solving ability and applying reasoning for resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proper parts inventory maintenance and documentation.
• Properly prepare orders for shipment.
• Create shipping and receiving documentation (shop specific).
• Communicate and document processing of incoming/outgoing materials clearly and accurately.
• Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or overhead cranes.
• Paint and band finished product.
• Follow work instructions, standards and QWI’s safely; perform PM inspections on machinery.
• Train other employees on safe and efficient operation of mobile equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Forklift Certification

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Purpose

A Material Handler operates various mobile machinery to move material around, as part of the production process to reconditioning Bearing components according to AAR and customer requirements.

Req ID

12363BR

Job Purpose

A Material Handler operates various mobile machinery to move material around, as part of the production process to reconditioning Bearing components according to AAR and customer requirements.

Req ID

12363BR

City

Boaz

State:

Alabama

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

• Demonstrate proper parts inventory maintenance and documentation;
• Properly prepare orders for shipment;
• Properly create shipping and receiving documentation (shop specific);
• Ability to clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing consistently and accurately;
• Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling assignments;
• Paint and Band finished product;
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely. Demonstrate proper PM inspection of the assigned machinery;
• Demonstrate the ability to train other employees on safe and efficient operation and maintaining mobile equipment.

Education / Training

• High School Education or Equivalent
• Forklift certified.

Qualifications And Experience

• 1-2 years of experience or vocational/technical training;
• Basic PC knowledge for data entry;
• Self-starter, work with little or no supervision, work in a fast-paced environment, adjust to quick changing requirements and prioritize consistently, accurately, and safely;
• Forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or crane experience;
• Heavy Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Problem solving ability and ability to apply reasoning and common sense for appropriate resolutions.

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.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Boaz, AL Parts Reclamation - 003