Material Processor

Harsco Rail; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harsco Rail is recruiting for a warehouse associate to receive and unload products, inspect materials, and move stock to proper locations. The role supports packaging, shipping, and daily department activities, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of material processing and manufacturing experience, forklift proficiency, and basic blueprint reading skills. This position requires the ability to lift 40 lbs and work in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–2 years material processing experience.
• 1–2 years forklift experience.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading preferred.
• Knowledge of Reading R-View preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload products from trucks.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials and notify staff of potential quality issues or shortages.
• Move shipments to storage areas and put away stock according to stock tickets.
• Pick products to fill customer orders and verify location and quantity.
• Pack and verify finished product for shipping.
• Determine shipping priorities and methods required to meet schedule.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Oversee daily department activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Reading R-View

Active listening

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

1-2 years material processing experience

1-2 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

Job Description

• Receive and unload products from trucks in a safe manner
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials and notifying appropriate staff of potential quality issues or shortages.
• Move shipments to appropriate department or storage area in a safe manner. Put away stock according to location on stock ticket
• Pick products to fill customer order – verifying location and quantity
• Pack and verify finished product in boxes for shipping
• Determining shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedule
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment
• Oversee the daily department activities

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma Experience
• 1 - 2 years of material processing experience
• 1 - 2 years of forklift experience
• 1 - 2 years of manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

A. Education or Experience:

• Basic Blue Print
• Reading R-View

B. Interpersonal Skills

• Active Listener
• Decision Maker
• Non Verbal and Verbal Communication
• Problem Solving

C. Technical Skills

• Basic computer knowledge is required

IV. Essential Functions

• The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual
• The ability to work autonomously with little supervision
• The ability to follow direction or instruction
• The ability to read and understand documents and drawings
• The ability to work cooperatively with others
• The ability to deal professionally with customers and/or coworkers
• The ability to perform several tasks at once
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
• The ability to lift 40 lbs.
• The ability to stand/bend/stretch, etc.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required.

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