Material Handler

Job Purpose

A Material Handler supports production and/or specific areas of the facility by pulling document material, stocking, loading, kitting, cycle count and delivering to the proper workstation. The Material Handler must be capable of supporting all areas within the facility.

11684

Location:

Kansas City, Missouri

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost‑effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting‑edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

• Receive, identify, and unload materials/parts and store in inventory.
• Identify, draw from inventory, and transport material, parts, and equipment to and from assembly areas, machines, loading docks, and other areas.
• Familiarize yourself with different work areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply of required items, while keeping material organized and keeping production stocked with material.
• Clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing material.
• Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment, and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling assignments.
• Deliver urgent items to the production floor consistently, accurately, and safely.
• Communicate the tracking of incoming parts and relay this to management quickly, consistently, and accurately.
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards, and QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.

1-2 years of experience or forklift and crane certification.

Additional certifications in the operation of other heavy equipment will substitute for years of experience.

• Demonstrate the ability to train other employees on safe and efficient operation.
• Verify orders, pick tickets, packing slips, and other outbound documents created by other work functions. Check figures and maintain accurate piece counts. Verify inventory counts are accurate.
• Review packaging, labeling, and documentation to ensure conformance.
• Ensure physical and systematic inventory corresponds.
• Communicate effectively with process partners to resolve issues.
• Inspect and complete reports related to safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment.

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Self‑starter, works with little or no supervision, can work in a fast‑paced environment, adjusts to quickly changing requirements and prioritizes consistently, accurately, and safely.
• Experience with forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment, dollies, and/or crane.
• Problem‑solving ability and ability to apply reasoning and common sense for appropriate resolutions.

• Strength – Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, push and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Motion – Constant walking, frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting, overhead reaching, and climbing ladders.
• Vision and hearing – Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms.
• Work environment – Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, gravel, rail car and locomotive floors. Works at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives. Works in confined spaces. Non‑temperature‑controlled environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels.
• Emotional demands – Due to the working environment, noise, dust, personal protective equipment, employee must be comfortable working alone.
• Safety – Safety‑sensitive positions…