Material Handler/Picker 2nd shift

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated team members for a crucial role in their recycling operations. This position involves sorting materials, operating equipment, and ensuring safety in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a physically demanding role, capable of lifting heavy loads and working outdoors. Join a company committed to sustainability and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of recycling processes and the overall success of the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial labor preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong adherence to safety procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Sort and deposit recyclable materials into appropriate areas.
• Operate recycling and production equipment safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of work areas.

Skills

Industrial labor experience

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Ability to follow safety rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Grinding equipment

Job description

http://xjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&jobId=765206&partnerid=26144&siteid=5496

Prepare and sort materials or products in an industrial recycling setting. Identify and remove hazardous materials. This is a 2nd Shift position.

10548BR

City

State:

Alabama

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

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.

• 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

• 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