West Yard Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

The newly created Company, FerroWorks, has locations in Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, and Kutztown, PA including McConway and Torley and Standard Forged, which have been in continuous operations since 1869, the same year the first US transcontinental railroad was completed.  We have been able to meet the needs of our customers with a steady, dependable and economical supply of high-quality railroad industry products.  As McConway is the original designers of the first standard automatic coupler, continued innovation and craftsmanship have and has led to a product line that includes every AAR approved coupler as well as custom coupler solutions, which are all proudly cast in the US.

McConway and Torley is looking for a West Yard Material Handler. In this position you will expedite the movement of raw and finished material. You will pull and deliver materials to control the flow of goods. 

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville)

Shift: Must be able to work any shift, will be consistent once trained - Will train on first shift

What You’ll Do:

• Works in warehouse/outside environment to issue parts/supplies to internal customers
• Operation of forklift, front loader and material handling equipment , and utilization of fall protection
• Conduct Quality inspections and routine maintenance and operators checklists for equipment being utilized
• De-gate rail road product and store, ship material as needed
• Essential functions of this position include operating machinery, de-gating castings and delivering the castings and rigging to multiple departments

What You Need:

• Experience operating forklifts
• Must be able to perform work while wearing all required personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a filtering face piece and/or tight-fitting respirator
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds 
• Must be able to operate forklift and control the movement of the lifting apparatus.  

Working Conditions:

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
• Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant

Safey Sensitive:

• YES 

Safety Activities:

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc… as required
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

Benefits:

Health & Pharmacy

Dental & Vision

Critical Illness

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) W/Company Match

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program