Alpharetta, Georgia
3 days ago
Material Handler - Rail Traction Components (1st Shift)

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. Rail systems must do one thing above all: run. With modern maintenance solutions – from diagnostics to data-based action recommendations, from quick delivery of replacement parts to strategically planned modernization – we ensure your systems' highest reliability and availability: 100% Railability.

Good service means we are there for our partners and customers when they need us – and beyond. That is because we define ourselves by what we do. Every day, every hour, every minute. We help our customers move the world.

What excites our people about Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock?

Position Overview:

Under minimal supervision, the Material Handler II is responsible for the movement of material throughout the production facility while adhering to all company policies and operational processes and procedures. Reports to Warehouse Supervisor.

First Shift: 6:30am – 3:00pm

What your day-to-day will look like:

The Material Handler II will pull, prepare and stage job materials in assigned manufacturing work cells or staging areas to include material presentation load and unload material onto transports and trucks as well as assist with rigging of material on the manufacturing floor and on truck with the use of pallet jacks, forklift, or other equipment. The Material Handler II will also remove and dispose of packing, scrap, material, skids and cardboard, etc., in the manufacturing area, storeroom and receiving area as necessary. 

Inventory Control Focus

Effectively communicate with Supervisor and peersPull and issue parts for shop order kitsDistribute shop orders to floor upon completionMaintain all empty bins by refilling from overstockUpdate overflow location counts in spreadsheetsUpdate material location in spreadsheets for parts

Shipping Focus

Pull all material for shipping kits for shop ordersOrdering of all work cell suppliesPrint labels for bags and boxes for materialsCommunicate with Supervisor and peers for departing shipmentsShip all material for customer orders, Repaired Materials (RMAs), and other miscellaneous shipmentsMust write all Serial Numbers(S/Ns) for products and give to Customer Service for generation of Pack slipPlace UPS/FedEx shipments next to garage door for pick-upPlace orders for all shipping material suppliesWork directly with Quality before any shipments leave the dock (All packing slips MUST be verified by Quality prior to the truck being called)Schedule all trucks to pick up shipmentsOrdering of all work cell and packing supplies

Receiving Focus

Sign in and receive all materials before the end of the day then take to the correct place in the stockroomCheck all materials for correct and matching part numbersClearly identify all materials with labels before putting in stockroomEffectively communicate with Quality inspection on all material statusPlace all non-conforming materials on Red Tagged shelvesFill shortages for shop floor ordersRun reports for allocation of shortages and give to Team leadersSign for all material entering the building including RMAs (Notify RMA department)Perform housekeeping and 5S activitiesAdhere to all Siemens safety and work practices by keeping work area orderly at all timesEnsure work area is accessible and safe for internal employees and customer trafficInspect for damage and comparing inbound/outbound shipment to packing list and bill of lading to ascertain that quantities, destination and processing are correctIdentify and communicate any discrepancies or questionable conditions related to the task at handAssist with cycle counts and navigating the MRP systemMaintain Heijunka board on current counts dailyPerform cycle counts as requiredProcess basic non-inventory purchase order receiptsShow competency in the use of the MRP systemUse Kanban methodology to help team work together more efficientlyWork overtime as requiredFrequent lifting of 10-35 poundsKnowledge of all duties will be cross functional but specific duties may be assigned

To thrive in this role, you have:

High School Diploma or equivalent requiredKnowledge of material flow and storage locations to ensure materialsMultitasking skillsIntermediate computer skillsAbility to use MRP system to track inventoryOrganization and time management skills are criticalKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookGood written and oral communications skillsBasic math skillsProblem solving skills

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees.  Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.  The rate range for this position in Alpharetta, GA $15.98/hr - $19.29/hr. The rate may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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