Shipping Material Handler

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Full Time Hourly Chicago Heights, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions.

Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are currently looking for a Shipping Material Handler to join our team in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Department Supervisor, the Shipping Material Handler is responsible to Keep yard and other storage locations in order, along with shipping, receiving, loading and unloading trucks.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep shipping areas organized, clean, and free of clutter; maintain clear aisles.
• Load and unload trucks by forklift.
• Verify accuracy of shipments (Part #, Serial #, Quantities, Weights, etc.).
• Pick orders by referencing Plant Backlog.
• Move incoming material to designated departments, or warehouse location.
• Perform all other duties assigned by lead, coordinator or supervisor; i.e. sweep, empty trash, break down cardboard, sort skids, repackage/stage material for shipment, etc.
• Organize and store or dispose of barrels, skids and other items that clutter outside of building.
• Pull and store finished goods, and maintain finished goods.
• Comply with the Company’s safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Environmental, Safety and Quality Procedures, Practices and Policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and pushing, pulling, or lifting objects for the duration of your required schedule shift.
• Use hands and arms to operate tools, handle materials, and reach for the duration of your required scheduled shift.
• Regularly lift and carry 30-35 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Hearing abilities necessary to perform job tasks safely and effectively.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (e.g. education, experience, skills and desired competencies)

• High School graduate or GED preferred; or
• One to three months related experience or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints preferred.
• Experience with measuring tools preferred.
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with office staff, management and supervisors.
• Must possess the ability to multitask.
• Must be able to be flexible with work schedule when necessary.
• Must have…