Precision Assembly & Material Handler — Forklift Operator

Amsted Rail - Brenco; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

401(k) Match

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Amsted Rail Petersburg is seeking an Assembly Operator/Material Handler to move materials, pallets, dies, tubs, and racks to various areas or machine locations. The role includes crating finished export pallets and assisting in assembling precision bearing parts to meet customer expectations and Amsted Rail standards.

The position requires safe forklift operation, adherence to safety rules, inventory/documentation tasks, and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment drug/background screening
• Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs
• Stand and move regularly throughout the department and shift

Responsibilities

• Move materials, pallets, dies, tubs, baskets, and racks to production areas or machine locations
• Aid in crating finished export pallets and other assembly tasks
• Operate a ride-on forklift safely and follow Amsted Rail procedures
• Assist in safe loading of trailers and proper documentation of material movement
• Wrap, crate, and label products for shipments
• Verify conformance to specifications using gauges and reports
• Record production run information in the computer system
• Maintain clean and organized work area per standard work instructions
• Notify supervisors and maintenance about production problems and assist in solutions

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Quality inspection

Job description

Amsted Rail Petersburg is seeking an Assembly Operator/Material Handler to move materials, pallets, dies, tubs, and racks to various areas or machine locations. The role includes crating finished export pallets and assisting in assembling precision bearing parts to meet customer expectations and Amsted Rail standards.

The position requires safe forklift operation, adherence to safety rules, inventory/documentation tasks, and quality checks.