Assembly Operator​/Material Handler

POSITION SUMMARY The Assembly Operator/Material Handler will move materials, pallets, dies, tubs, baskets, and racks to various areas or machine locations with the department/facility. The material handler must also aid the in the crating of finished export pallets and other assembly operation functions. Assembly produces, inspects, and assembles precision bearing parts to meet the customer's expectations and Amsted Rail procedures and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.

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

Move materials in order to stage and support production work areas and shipping and receiving departments

Conduct daily inspection of, and safely operate, a ride-on forklift, following guidelines of Amsted Rail Follow proper procedures and inspections for safe loading of trailers

Scan parts and materials for inventory and use computer and paper checklists to document, track, and communicate material movement

Assist in wrapping, crating, labeling of product for shipments

Verify conformance to specifications, using reports or gauges, in accordance with the departmental quality plan Check condition of work for defects

Record production run information in the company computer system

Understand operational sequences and dimensions of finished work pieces

Keep work area clean and organized following standard work instructions

Notify supervisors, engineering, or maintenance personnel regarding production problems and assist in identifying and correcting problems

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

To be considered a candidate must be able to meet the following qualifications:

Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening

Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs.

Wear department required, employer provided, personal protection equipment (PPE)
Be able to regularly stand and move throughout the department and shift

Prior industrial experience a plus

Why Choose Amsted Rail Petersburg?

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

Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days Competitive Pay:
Competitive hourly rate considering prior experience, plus annual bonus eligibility potential

Career Growth:
On the job training, pay for skill and advancement opportunities

Work-Life Balance:
Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, Monday - Friday schedule (11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)Additional Offerings:
Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonuses, Employee Discount Programs 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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