Material Handler I
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · Memphis, TN · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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 self 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 materials
- 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
- Clearly communicate the tracking of incoming parts and relay this to management quickly, consistently, and accurately
- Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards, and/or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely
Qualifications
- 0-1 year of experience
- High School Education or GED
- Additional Certifications in the operation of other heavy equipment will substitute for years of experience
Skills
- Basic mathematical skills
- Self-starter, able to work with little or no supervision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adjust to quick-changing requirements, and prioritize tasks
- Forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment, dollies, and/or crane experience
- Problem-solving ability and ability to apply reasoning and common sense for appropriate resolutions
Benefits
- 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.