Material Handler I - Forklift & Inventory Specialist

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) with up to 6% company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Education Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Site specific Relocation and Sign-on

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is seeking a Material Handler in Memphis, TN to support production by pulling, stocking, loading, and delivering to workstations. The role requires forklift and related equipment experience, strong organization, and safe handling of materials across multiple areas.

The position is part of the hourly production team, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits; 0-1 year of experience preferred with HS diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Self-starter and able to work with little supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment, dollies and/or crane experience.
• Problem solving ability and applying reasoning for resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, unload materials/parts and store in inventory.
• Identify, draw from inventory, and transport material to and from assembly areas and loading docks.
• Familiarize self with different work areas to ensure prompt delivery and adequate supply.
• Clear communication and documentation of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and overhead cranes as needed.
• Deliver urgent items to the production floor accurately and safely.
• Track incoming parts and report status to management.
• Follow work instructions, standards and QWI’s safely and consistently.

Skills

Basic math skills

Self-starter

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

Crane experience

Mobile equipment operation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is seeking a Material Handler in Memphis, TN to support production by pulling, stocking, loading, and delivering to workstations. The role requires forklift and related equipment experience, strong organization, and safe handling of materials across multiple areas.

The position is part of the hourly production team, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits; 0-1 year of experience preferred with HS diploma or GED.