Material Handler II

Progress Rail; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their recycling team. This role involves preparing and sorting materials in an industrial recycling setting, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Candidates will operate various equipment, including forklifts and grinding machines, while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching and various insurance options. If you're ready to make a difference in the recycling industry and grow your career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• Preferred industrial labor experience with a strong emphasis on safety.
• High School Diploma or GED required for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Sort and clean recyclable materials, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Operate and maintain recycling equipment and forklifts as needed.

Skills

Industrial labor experience

Ability to work outside

Ability to stand for long periods

Safety and procedural adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Recycling equipment

Grinding equipment

Job description

Job Purpose

Prepare and sort materials or products in an industrial recycling setting. Identify and remove hazardous materials. This is a 1st shift position.

Req ID: 10184BR

City: Albertville

State: Alabama

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Key Job Elements

1. Sort recyclable materials;
2. Deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place materials on conveyor belts;
3. Load materials into production equipment;
4. Clean work areas;
5. Operate recycling equipment;
6. Clean materials to prepare them for production;
7. Operate forklifts or other loaders, as needed;
8. Record operational or production data;
9. Clean production equipment;
10. Lubricate production equipment;
11. Repair production equipment or tools;
12. Operate grinding equipment.

Education / Training

High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications and Experience

• Industrial labor experience, preferred;
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time;
• Ability to follow safety and procedural rules.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength – Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength;
• Motion – Position requires standing majority of the day. Occasional sitting, frequent walking, climbing of steps and stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; reaching with hands & arms; using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and tools or controls;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration. Specific vision abilities include long & short distance sight, depth perception & focusing. The use of proper PPE is required;
• Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. In both cases, employees will work with industrial scrap materials. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, mobile equipment, and other machinery;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of a team in order to meet production requirements;
• Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies and use of all PPE.

Benefits

• 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: Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Job Category: Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location: Albertville, AL Recycling - 002