**Materials Specialist – Join a Leading Freight Industry Team!** **Location:** On-Site – Minneapolis, MN **Job Type:** Temporary (Full-Time) **Pay Rate:** $20/hr ⏰ **Shifts:** Training (7 AM – 3 PM, Mon-Fri) | Regular Shift (3 PM – 11 PM, Mon-Fri, with weekend OT as needed) Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional with experience in **logistics, inventory management, or shipping/receiving** ? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and efficiency are key? If so, this **Materials Specialist** role could be your next big opportunity! **Why Join Us?** **Work with a Global Leader** – Be part of an industry powerhouse driving the future of freight and transportation. **Career Growth Potential** – Gain hands-on experience in supply chain and logistics operations. **Supportive & Team-Oriented Environment** – Work collaboratively to keep freight moving efficiently. **Dynamic & Engaging Role** – No two days are the same in this high-impact position! **What You’ll Do:** **Inventory Control & Management** – Track, manage, and distribute materials in a 24/7 shop environment. ️ **Stock Handling** – Pull materials from the warehouse, ensuring accurate documentation for locomotives. **Cycle Counts & Forecasting** – Perform daily audits, correct discrepancies, and anticipate material needs. **Shipping & Logistics Coordination** – Arrange LTL and expedited shipments, ensuring correct paperwork and customs documentation. **Order Processing & Quality Control** – Verify inbound/outbound shipments, process transactions in Oracle, and oversee warranty claims. **Data & Reporting** – Compile reports on inventory metrics, sales transactions, and stock levels. **Material Distribution** – Support multiple shop locations, ensuring efficient transfer and usage of materials. **Warehouse Operations & Housekeeping** – Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety compliance. **Safety First** – Operate forklifts, follow PPE requirements, and adhere to safety protocols at all times. **What You Bring to the Team:** ✅ **High School Diploma/GED or 2+ Years of Relevant Experience** ✅ **Previous Logistics, Shipping/Receiving, or Warehouse Experience** ✅ **Forklift Certification or Safe Operating Experience** ✅ **Strong Attention to Detail & Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment** ✅ **Willingness to Work Flexible Schedules, Including Overtime & Weekends** ✅ **Proficiency in Basic Math & Computer Systems (Oracle Preferred)** ✅ **Ability to Stand, Walk, Lift up to 50 lbs. Regularly (Up to 75 lbs. Occasionally)** **Work Environment & Physical Demands:** **Warehouse & Shop Floor Setting** – Be prepared for a hands-on, active work environment. **Frequent Walking & Standing** – Including stairs, uneven surfaces, and tight spaces when necessary. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required** – Hardhat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection. **Ready to Keep Freight Moving? Apply Today!** If you have **strong logistics skills, a keen eye for inventory management, and a drive to excel in the freight industry** , this is the perfect role for you! **Apply now and be part of a team that keeps the world moving forward!** **Pay Details:** $20.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance