Rail Parts & Inventory Specialist

Purple Line Transit Operators; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Vacation

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Job summary

Purple Line Transit Operators in Hyattsville, MD is hiring a Warehouse Clerk to support inventory control, shipping, receiving and warehousing activities. You will maintain stock accuracy, assist with audits, and help ensure safe, compliant handling of parts and supplies.

The role requires basic computer skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a focus on safety. A High School diploma or GED is required, with 1–3 years in inventory or parts support preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a parts/inventory department preferred; transit or rail experience preferred.
• Forklift operator experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily warehouse tasks: assess parts, organize in parts room, load/unload deliveries, inventory counts, labeling and stock reorganization.
• Track and monitor inventory for maintenance supplies.
• Perform general office/shop duties: filing, answering phones, recording road call information, shuttling vehicles to dealers.
• Complete shop safety tasks: update SDS sheets, eyewash inspections, chemical labeling.
• Assist with stocking parts, inventory counts, year-end inventories, and parts/service book updates.
• Pull necessary parts for technicians and assist with parts issuance.
• Support processes such as warranty claims and core returns.
• Maintain a customer-focused, positive work environment and orderly parts warehouse.
• Stay current with industry best practices, technology trends, and safety regulations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Safety consciousness

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory software

Office Suite

Job description

Purple Line Transit Operators in Hyattsville, MD is hiring a Warehouse Clerk to support inventory control, shipping, receiving and warehousing activities. You will maintain stock accuracy, assist with audits, and help ensure safe, compliant handling of parts and supplies.

The role requires basic computer skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a focus on safety. A High School diploma or GED is required, with 1–3 years in inventory or parts support preferred.