Materials Coordinator

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services. Our heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level, and we support teams that deliver innovative solutions while positively impacting the world. Our culture is built on Safety, Quality, Respect for People, Customer Satisfaction, and our IDEAL commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership.

About the role

The Material Coordinator is responsible for proper issuance of material and components into production jobs, and maintaining system accuracy of finished goods and work in progress. Additional duties include error identification and resolution, inbound material and component inspections, monthly cycle counting of all finished goods and work in progress, and assistance in resolving any variances.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Environmental Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Issue and scan material and components to production jobs.
• Perform monthly WIP and finished‑good cycle counts and assist with resolving variances.
• Participate in all plant‑wide physical inventories.
• Perform quality inspections and validate order fulfillment on inbound material and components.
• Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, steel‑toed boots, goggles, ear plugs, gloves.
• Proficient in computer software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels.
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects and information with accuracy, under tight timeframes, to meet organizational needs.
• Ability to set goals independently and take initiative to accomplish them.

Preferred qualifications

• Materials or warehouse experience.
• Two + years work experience as a material handler in an industrial setting.
• Proficient with the American Association of Railroads (AAR) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) industry and customer requirements.
• Experience in forklift operations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, with exposure to heat, cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. Employees must use personal protective equipment as conditions dictate.

• Working postures: Sit – frequently; Stand – constantly; Walk – constantly; Bend – frequently; Kneel/Squat – frequently; Crawl – occasionally; Climb – occasionally; Reach forward – frequently; Reach upward – occasionally.
• Handling/Fingering – frequently.
• Lift/Carry: 5‑10 lb – frequently; 10‑25 lb – occasionally; 25‑50 lb – occasionally.
• Push/Pull: Up to 10 lb – occasionally; 10‑25 lb – occasionally; 25‑50 lb – occasionally.