Industrial Forklift and Assembly Specialist — Rail Components

Shape Your Career with Amsted Rail — Petersburg, VABrenco Bearing & Amsted Seals Divisions We’re a 100% employee‑owned global leader in freight rail solutions—recognized for tapered roller bearings and precision sealing. Join a team where ownership means annual stock awards and where your skills power supply chains worldwide.

Role overview

As our Industrial Forklift and Assembly Specialist, you’ll support both material movement and precision assembly to meet customer expectations and Amsted Rail standards. You will relocate pallets, dies, tubs, baskets, and racks across the department/facility; assist with crating finished export pallets; and produce, inspect, and assemble bearing parts to spec.

What you’ll tackle

Adhere to plant‑wide safety, ergonomics, and environmental requirements defined by Amsted Rail and the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program

Move and stage materials to production areas and shipping/receiving

Complete daily inspection and safe operation of a ride‑on forklift per company guidelines

Execute proper procedures and inspections for safe trailer loading

Scan parts/materials for inventory; use computer and paper checklists to document, track, and communicate movements

Help wrap, crate, and label shipments, including export pallets

Confirm part conformance using reports or gauges in accordance with the departmental quality plan Check work for defects and take appropriate action

Enter production run information into the company computer system

Apply knowledge of operational sequences and finished workpiece dimensions

Maintain a clean, organized workspace per standard work instructions

Alert supervisors, engineering, or maintenance to production issues and assist in resolution

Perform other duties as assigned by leads, supervisors, and managers

What you need Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening

Ability to lift, push, and pull 10 to 50 lbs.

Wear employer‑provided PPE as required by the department

Regularly stand and move throughout the department and shift

Previous industrial experience is a plus Benefits and rewards

Employee Ownership:
Annual stock awards equal to 10% of compensation
401(k) Match:
Up to 4% dollar‑for‑dollar

Health & Wellness (after 30 days):
Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life, disability, and pet insurance

Pay:
Competitive hourly rate based on experience + annual bonus eligibility

Growth:
On‑the‑job training, pay‑for‑skill, and advancement paths

Time Off &

Schedule:

3 weeks PTO to start, 11 paid holidays, Monday–Friday (11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)Extras:
Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonuses, Employee Discount Programs Legal and equal opportunity

Amsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmative Action:

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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