Material Handler I (1st shift Light Rail / Locomotive Weld)

Siemens Mobility; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Material Handler I to support our Light Rail and Locomotive manufacturing operations. You will move, kit, and track materials, coordinate with Production Control and Warehouse teams, and help maintain a safe, organized production flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years in material handling or related environments, with forklift experience and the ability to read work instructions and drawings.

Job description

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.

As a Material Handler I supporting our Light Rail and Locomotive manufacturing operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring materials, components, and assemblies are accurately delivered, organized, and available to support production. This hands‑on position is responsible for material movement, kitting, inventory management, shortage resolution, and coordination with Production Control, Warehouse, and Manufacturing teams to maintain an efficient workflow. The ideal candidate is safety‑focused, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where teamwork, quality, and on‑time delivery are essential.

What your day may look like:

• Receive, organize, and distribute materials, parts, carts, crates, and assemblies to production workstations while identifying shortages, resolving discrepancies, and supporting uninterrupted production flow.
• Break down and kit materials for individual work orders, maintain inventory levels, restock shop floor bulk materials, and coordinate with Production Control and Warehouse teams to resolve material‑related issues.
• Operate forklifts, Straddle Carrier equipment, and other material handling equipment to safely transport materials, long assemblies, crates, and production components throughout the facility.
• Support production operations by unpacking materials, performing parts handling activities, operating cleaning equipment, maintaining cleanliness standards, and ensuring work areas remain organized and production‑ready.
• Collaborate closely with production teams, communicate workflow updates and safety concerns, perform routine equipment inspections, and follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements to maintain a safe working environment.

This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

What Will Make You Successful:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1‑2 years of experience in material handling, mechanical assembly, forklift operation, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or similar equipment‑related environments.
• Experience operating forklifts, powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), or other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, technical drawings, diagrams, and material documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to identify shortages, inventory discrepancies, and material handling issues.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively across production, warehouse, and support teams.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

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.
• 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.

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.

You’ll Benefit From

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

The pay range for this position is $21.40 per hour. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

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