Operator 1 Material Control
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At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) 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 IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.SummaryThe Operator 1 Material Control performs various types of material handling work, including moving parts and supplies throughout the plant with forklifts and/or overhead cranes, loading and/or unloading material onto/from truck trailers with forklifts and/or overhead cranes, and learning to perform inventory cycle counts.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo 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.Maintains information regarding which parts and supplies go to various production areas and ensures that these areas are fully stockedOperates forklift and overhead cranes to move material into position to produce railcar parts and sub-assembliesEnsures that equipment is maintained and operating properly before beginning workReads and comprehends blueprints or weld drawings and proceduresLoads and/or unloads materials onto/from truck trailers using forklift and/or overhead cranesActively engages in learning to conduct inventory counts to maintain a correct perpetual inventory countTrains to become efficient in cycle counting process, which includes counting material as it comes through and comparing it to what is shown in the system. Working with key members of the department as well as corporate to ensure accurate counts.Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintainedQualificationsThe following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.Minimum QualificationsAbility to read and comprehend blueprints and work instructionsAbility to work in a team or independentlyAbility to obtain in-house forklift certificationPreferred QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalency test/GEDWork 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.This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.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: OccasionallyStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: OccasionallyKneel/Squat: OccasionallyCrawl: OccasionallyClimb: OccasionallyReach Forward: OccasionallyReach Upward: OccasionallyHandling/Fingering: OccasionallyLift / Carry Requirements5-10 lbs: Occasionally10-25 lbs: Occasionally25-50 lbs: Not Applicable50-75 lbs: Not Applicable75+ lbs: Not ApplicablePush / Pull RequirementsUp to 10 lbs: Occasionally10-25 lbs: Occasionally25-50 lbs: Not Applicable50-75 lbs: Not Applicable75+ lbs: Not Applicable#J-18808-Ljbffr