Shipping and Receiving

Material HandlerAt Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.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, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.This position provides support to operations by being responsible for verifying and keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipments, and may prepare materials for shipment. This position will also be responsible for loading, unloading and moving materials within or near the plant, yard or work site.To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.Follows all EHS rules and regulationsSafely loads and unloads materials onto form pallets, trays, racks and shelves.Compares identifying information and counts of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.Records receipt of incoming materials and equipmentEnsures materials are separated and stored in the appropriate locations or binsDocuments and enters inventory information into the computer systemReads and interprets work orders in order to ascertain which materials to pullMoves materials from storage location to work site in accordance with the work orderPerforms cycle counting and physical inventoriesUses steel cutters, crowbar, clawhammer or other hand tools to open containers.The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.Minimum QualificationsExperience in forklift operationsAbility to develop and maintain positive working relationships and teamworkAbility to operate equipment used in handling of materialsAbility to follow oral and written instructionAbility to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, steel toed boots, goggles, ear plugs, glovesProficient in computer software applications, including Word, Excel, OutlookAbility to communicate and collaborate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levelsAbility to organize and prioritize projects and information with accuracy, under tight timeframes, to meet organizational needsPreferred QualificationsMaterials or warehouse experienceTwo + years' work experience as a material handler in an industrial settingProficient with the American Association of Railroads (AAR) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) industry and customer requirementsWork Environment and Physical RequirementsWork EnvironmentThe 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.The physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate.Physical Activities and RequirementsFrequency KeyNot Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupationOccasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)Working PosturesSit: ConstantlyStand: ConstantlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyKneel/Squat: FrequentlyCrawl: FrequentlyClimb: FrequentlyReach Forward: FrequentlyReach Upward: FrequentlyHandling/Fingering: FrequentlyLift / Carry Requirements5-10 lbs: Frequently10-25 lbs: Frequently25-50 lbs: Frequently50-75 lbs: Not Applicable75+ lbs: Not ApplicablePush / Pull RequirementsUp to 10 lbs: Frequently10-25 lbs: Frequently25-50 lbs: Frequently50-75 lbs: Not Applicable75+ lbs: Not ApplicableEOE including Vet/Disability