Material Handler - Picker 1st Shift

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Albertville (AL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus programs

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking a 1st shift worker to prepare and sort materials in an industrial recycling setting in Albertville, AL. Responsibilities include sorting, loading into production equipment, and maintaining clean work areas.

The role requires standing for long periods and following safety protocols in varied weather conditions. Education required is a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

Industrial labor experience preferred.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Must follow safety and procedural rules.

Responsibilities

Sort recyclable materials; deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place materials on conveyor belts; load materials into production equipment.
Clean work areas and production equipment; operate recycling equipment; lubricate and repair equipment as needed.
Record operational or production data; operate forklifts or other loaders when required.

Skills

Industrial labor experience

Outdoor work in all weather

Stand for long periods

Safety and procedural compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

12090BR

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

12090BR

City

Albertville

State

Alabama

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

Sort recyclable materials;
Deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place materials on conveyor belts;
Load materials into production equipment;
Clean work areas;
Operate recycling equipment;
Clean materials to prepare them for production;
Operate forklifts or other loaders, as needed;
Record operational or production data;
Clean production equipment;
Lubricate production equipment;
Repair production equipment or tools;
Operate grinding equipment.

Education / Training

High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications And Experience

Industrial labor experience, preferred;
Ability in 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 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

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

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.
Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.