Material Handler II

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Jackson (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with up to 6% companymatch

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, located in Jackson, SC, is seeking a Material Handler to support production by moving materials, stocking, and delivering to workstations. The role involves operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and possibly cranes to move components in a safety-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of forklift experience and a background in heavy manufacturing, with ability to document processes and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required.
• 2-5 years forklift experience preferred.
• Heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks and cranes where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proper parts inventory maintenance and documentation.
• Prepare orders for shipment.
• Create shipping and receiving documentation (shop specific).
• Document and communicate the processing of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or overhead cranes.
• Follow work instructions, standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Crane operation

Heavy manufacturing experience

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Purpose

The Material Handler supports production and/or specific areas of the facility by pulling document material, stocking, loading, and delivering to the proper workstation. A Material Handler operates various mobile machinery to move material around, as part of the production process to reconditioning components according to AAR and customer requirements.

City

Jackson

State

South Carolina

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. Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

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;
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.

Education / Training

• High School Education or GED.

Qualifications And Experience

• Heavy Manufacturing experience preferred;
• 2-5 years of forklift experience.

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 - Operations & Support

PRS Facility Location

Jackson, SC - Wheel Shop - 025