Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler I (1st Shift) - Rolling Stock

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation's impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven't been asked yet.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.

Position Overview:

As a Material Handler, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high energy warehouse environment providing all material to production departments for manufacturing the best rail vehicles in the world. This role focusing on the receiving, put away, picking, kitting, or delivery of material to production. Additionally, the role may focus on the interaction with the MRP system for accurately tracking the material movements.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Follow all safety requirements, including use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Contribute to and maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

Specific area or responsibility may include receiving, put away, picking, kitting, or delivery of material to production.

Ensure transactional accuracy for all material movements - i.e. ensure the correct quantity of material is moved to the specified location, and MRP system transactions are completed correctly.

Ensure all material is properly identified with appropriate labels and part numbers.

Carefully handle material to prevent any damage during handling in the warehouse or delivery to production.

Immediately notify supervisor of any quality or delivery issues

Use of powered industrial vehicles in the movement of material. Certification for use of some tools and equipment may be required, such as crane, forklift, order picker, scissor lift, and fall protection equipment.

Meet production schedule for material delivery to production.

Explain warehouse procedures and processes to fellow workers.

To thrive in this role, you have:

High school Diploma or GED

1+ years previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment

Basic English skills - ability to read and understand written instructions and effectively communicate verbally.

We would be impressed if you have:

Previous warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.

Previous Powered Industrial Vehicle certification

Physical Demands:

Siemens Mobility prioritizes employee well-being and provides resources to support comfort and safety in all working conditions.

Candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment when required

Job duties may require standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools

Frequent verbal communication is necessary; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors

Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required

Specific vision abilities include:

Close and distance vision

Color differentiation

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO

401K - 6% company match

Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!

Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.

Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.

Competitive total rewards package.

Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.

Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

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