Material Specialist

Job Title

Material Specialist

La Grange, Illinois (USA) – PRS Facility Location EMD LaGrange Bargaining Unit - 406

• Operates industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments.
• Processes material request and receipts in a computerized database.
• Receives, identifies, and unloads materials/parts and stores them in inventory.
• Draws from inventory and transports material, parts, and equipment associated with the assembly of locomotives to and from assembly areas, machines, loading docks, and other areas.
• Familiarizes self with material packaging areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply of required items.
• Inspects and completes reports related to safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment prior to operation.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner.
• Assists in other areas and duties as assigned by supervision.

• Minimum 6 months distribution/material handling experience or equivalent.
• Previous forklift operation experience.
• Demonstrated skill working with Microsoft Applications and data entry; prior experience with SAP or other ERP applications is a plus.
• Position is on dayshift.

• Strength – Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, push and pull up to 125 lbs.
• Motion – Constant walking; frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting, and overhead reaching. May need to climb ladders.
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – 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; a non–temperature controlled environment with all weather conditions and high noise and dust levels.
• Emotional Demands – Must be comfortable working alone in a noisy, dusty environment while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Safety – Safety sensitive because of work in and around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives, and other moving equipment. Must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize required PPE (metatarsal boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, aprons, ear protection, etc.).

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Group Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with employee and employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs

Production - Hourly

$22.00 - $22.00