Rail Warehouse Clerk / Material Handler

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

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.60 per hour

Benefit Package: PLTO offers an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement, vacation, holiday and sick pay, etc.)

General Description

Under the supervision and guidance of the Warehouse Supervisor the Warehouse Clerk primary responsibilities include assisting with maintaining inventory control, assisting with parts/inventory audits, and shipping, receiving, and warehousing activities. The role involves ensuring the safe keeping of inventory, equipment, supplies, and materials in compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Supports with daily tasks of the warehouse such as assessing parts and supplies, organizing parts in parts room, loading, and unloading deliveries of parts, inventory counts, labeling and stock reorganization.
• Tracks and monitors inventory for all maintenance related supplies.
• Performs general office/shop duties including filing, answering phones and radios, recording road call information and shuttling vehicles to dealer(s) as directed.
• Completes shop safety tasks including updating and maintaining the SDS sheets, eyewash station inspections, and chemical and bulk fluid labeling.
• Assists with organization and stocking parts room, inventory counts, year-end inventories, parts, and service books updates, and pick up and drop off parts and supplies.
• As requested, pulls necessary parts for technicians and assists with parts issuance for vehicle repairs.
• Assists with processes such as warranty claims, core returns and rebuild components as needed.
• Supports a positive work environment and ensures a customer focused approach.
• Maintains a clean and orderly parts warehouse and supply areas in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Stays current with relevant industry best practice, technology trends, and safety regulations.
• Cooperatively and effectively performs related tasks and duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic proficiency with computers and software including Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Basic proficiency or willingness to learn hardware and software programs specifically those related to fleet inventory and parts management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to adhere to safety regulations and policies.
• Ability to adhere to Transportation based regulations such as DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and FTA requirements.
• Ability to understand basic parts and inventory budget process.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.

Ability To

Emotional, Psychological and Physical Requirements

• Deal with long hours and high levels of stress.
• Deal with emergency situations.
• Deal with vendors and providers of services.

Physically

• Frequent standing, bending, and walking.
• Frequently moves throughout maintenance facilities and grounds.
• Lifts heavy loads at times < 60 lbs. (such as delivery boxes, parts, supplies, etc.)

Additional/Miscellaneous/Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Acceptable criminal history record check upon hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Acceptable drug screen results upon hire and as regularly required by policy for position.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Minimum of one 1-3 years of experience supporting a parts/inventory department or related required; transit or rail experience preferred.
• Forklift operator experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory