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Operator 2 Material Control

The Greenbrier Companies · Marmaduke, AR · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

About the Company

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, powering the movement of products around the world. Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, leading to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

About the Role

The Operator 2 Material Control performs various types of material handling work, including moving parts and supplies throughout the plant with forklifts and/or overhead cranes, loading and/or unloading material onto/from truck trailers with forklifts and/or overhead cranes, and performing inventory cycle counts.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains information regarding which parts and supplies go to various production areas and ensures that these areas are fully stocked
  • Operates forklift and overhead cranes to move material into position to produce railcar parts and sub-assemblies
  • Ensures that equipment is maintained and operating properly before beginning work
  • Reads and comprehends blueprints or weld drawings and procedures
  • Loads and/or unloads materials onto/from truck trailers using forklift and/or overhead cranes
  • Conducts inventory counts as directed to maintain a correct perpetual inventory count
  • Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained
  • Mentors Operator 1, as needed, in various production activities
  • Conducts cycle counting process, which includes counting material as it comes through and comparing it to what is shown in the system. Works with key members of the department as well as corporate to ensure accurate counts

Requirements

  • 1+ years experience operating various types of manufacturing equipment and machinery
  • 6+ months experience in cycle counting
  • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and work instructions
  • Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to work in a team or independently
  • Ability to obtain in-house forklift certification
  • Ability to perform cycle counting proficiently
  • 1+ years’ experience with an Inventory Management System
  • Possesses experience with kit building procedures

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications: As listed in the Requirements section.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalency test/GED
    • 1+ years of experience in operating various types of manufacturing equipment and machinery

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery, and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.
  • This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.
  • Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.

Physical Requirements

Working Postures:

  • Sit: Occasionally
  • Stand: Frequently
  • Walk: Frequently
  • Bend: Occasionally
  • Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
  • Crawl: Occasionally
  • Climb: Occasionally
  • Reach Forward: Occasionally
  • Reach Upward: Occasionally
  • Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements:

  • 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
  • 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
  • 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
  • 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
  • 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements:

  • Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
  • 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
  • 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
  • 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
  • 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

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