Material Handler - North Platte, NE

Union Pacific Railroad; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESPP 40% match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

EAP

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad in Nebraska is seeking a Material Handler to receive, inventory, store, and deliver materials for internal customers. You will operate equipment and ensure accuracy while following railroad safety rules.

This role supports efficient supply chain operations, requiring collaboration with coworkers and a focus on safety, accuracy, and timely processing of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information.

Responsibilities

• Handle and identify material in receiving, issuing, shipping, and storing operations
• Maintaining material inventory and ensuring accuracy in all aspects of the position
• Recognize and reduce inventory error; accuracy is crucial for inventory management
• Prepare documents and process data for materials received, stored, issued or shipped in applicable systems
• Operate highway vehicles, lift trucks, tractors, cranes and other equipment for material handling
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and meet regular target dates
• Ensure compliance with railroad safety rules, FRA regulations, and operations procedures
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and customers to resolve issues
• Develop positive working relationships and handle disagreements professionally

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Job description

Reference Number:5208
Department:Supply Chain
Closing Date:Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Most communications will be done electronically. Please check email, including spam folders, daily.

Rate of Pay: $232.39/daily

If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application.

Description

Join our team of Material Handlers who have supported operations at Union Pacific Railroad for over 150 years! Receive, inventory, store, and deliver materials and supplies for internal customers. We are powered by our people, will you join our team?

Accountabilities

• Handle and identify material in receiving, issuing, shipping, and storing operations
• Maintaining material inventory and providing attention to organization and accuracy is required for all aspects of the position
• Must possess the capability to recognize and reduce inventory error as accuracy is important in the inventory management
• Accurately prepare documents and process data used to account for materials being received, stored, issued or shipped in applicable systems
• Operate highway vehicles, lift trucks, tractors, cranes and other equipment in handling material to/from rail cars, trailers, and trucks; daily inspection and prescribed routine equipment preventative maintenance activities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Ability to effectively and accurately understand, interpret, reference, evaluate, organize, and record non-technical and technical information
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and efficiently handle controversy
• Maintain work areas in a neat, clean and secure condition while exposed to inside and outside work environments
• Must become familiar with Supply Department procedures and meet regular target dates
• Must have good written and oral communication skills to effectively convey with internal customers, supply chain personnel, and external contacts
  

Qualifications - Required

• Valid driver's license
• Continued employment is contingent upon ability to demonstrate the skill and pass the series of written exams during the probationary period
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)

What we offer:

• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
• Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs