Material Handler

Material Handler

Weekend Shift (Friday–Sunday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m.). The role supports production and specific areas of the facility by pulling material, stocking, loading, and delivering to the proper workstation in Mayfield, KY.

• Receive, identify, and unload materials/parts and store in inventory.
• Identify, draw from inventory, and transport material, parts, and equipment associated with the assembly of locomotives to and from assembly areas, machines, loading docks, and other areas.
• Clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing items to management and production consistently and accurately.
• Operate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment, and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling assignments.
• Check items against the shipping department manifest for accuracy.
• Load and unload LTL/FTL, sea containers, and flatbed trailers accurately and safely.
• Segregate and deliver material to correct warehouse locations accurately and safely.
• Deliver urgent items to the production floor consistently, accurately, and safely.
• Track incoming parts and relay this to management quickly, consistently, and accurately.
• Turn in required documentation sheets for charge‑out 100 % accurate and complete within one hour.
• Maintain neat, legible handwriting and documentation.
• Pull items requested, return items to stock, and record dates regarding material transactions consistently and accurately in a timely manner.
• Inspect and complete reports related to the safe operation and maintenance of material‑handling equipment.
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards, and QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely.

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic/intermediate mechanical, diesel, and electrical systems and recognize parts to communicate locomotive and engine components.
• Perform supporting functions within engine, locomotive, cores, cage, and shipping & receiving.
• Provide initial engine assembly with all parts needed for remanufacture on different versions of the 645 and 710 engines.
• Pull and document material for production (kits, modification material, and order requests) and deliver to the proper workstation on time.
• Handle items such as crankshafts, camshafts, main caps, and other fallout material as required.
• Interact and communicate professionally with all supporting functions: engine, locomotive, cores, cage, and shipping & receiving.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• 1–2 years of material‑handling experience.
• Basic PC knowledge for data entry.
• Self‑starter who works with little or no supervision, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, adapts to quick changing requirements, and prioritizes consistently, accurately, and safely.
• Experience with forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment, or crane.
• Problem‑solving ability and ability to apply reasoning and common sense for appropriate resolutions.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary based on location, job level, performance, and experience. Salary is only one component of Total Compensation at Progress Rail.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6 % company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign‑on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full‑time/part‑time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
• EEO:
  Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.