Material Handler I in Westminster, Maryland at Knorr Brake Company

Material Handler I

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 10300 | JOB GRADE:09 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. We challenge our employees to pursue their work with passion while keeping an unparalleled commitment to technological excellence, integrity and social responsibility.

Knorr-Brake Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Rail Services Material Handler participates in the execution of warehouse operations in an industrial work environment. To successfully perform these tasks, it requires a high level of attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy.

• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
• Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
• Maintain and safeguard business records.

Additional Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bring in pallets/crates/small packages that need to be received. This includes opening some crates in such manner as to allow for their reuse and storing as required. Some crates will be disposed of.
2. Open boxes/crates to verify that items received match the information on the drawing and the RMA.
3. Operate forklift and other powered equipment.
4. Contact internal parties as needed for details
5. Assist with updating material locations
6. Assist with material cleaning as needed. For example, clean dirt and grease from machines and equipment, such as compressors, brake equipment, and associated valves, using cleaning solutions, rags, vacuum systems, high pressure wash, or dry ice blasting equipment.
7. Under the guidance of Sr. personnel, ensure material flows efficiently and in a timely manner to and from the factory.
8. Pull & deliver material to shipping as instructed in order to meet deadlines.
9. Helps with packaging of shipping goods when required.
10. Must be willing to work overtime
11. Using the Knorr 5S standard, organize material in the Rail Service warehouse ensuring it is neat, organized, accurate and safe.
12. Assist with daily operations of the warehouse.
13. Perform other duties as instructed by Management and Sr. personnel.

Competencies: Technical
1. Time Management
2. Organization
3. Teamwork
4. Attention to Detail
5. Safety & Quality Focus

Competencies: Core
1. Teamwork
2. Must be able to work well in a team environment.
3. Must be dependable
4. Must be able to take direction from senior personnel.
5. Must be able to multitask.
6. Must have a strong desire to succeed with high expectations, both of themselves and others.
7. Promotes collaborative work environment
8. Time Management to ensure equipment is ready for scheduled repair or overhaul
9. Problem Solving and Decision Making (in making job decisions, the incumbent is guided by policy, routine and procedures)

Requirreed Education:

High School Diploma/GED

Required Experience:

0-2 Years Relevant Experience

Physical Demands:

Sitting, Standing, Walking, Alternate Sitting or Standing at Will, Crouching, Pushing and Pulling, Stooping, Reaching Overhead, Kneeling, Lifting or Carry maximum of 50 LBS.

The anticipated wage for candidates who will work in Westminster, MD is $18.00 to $19.00 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Knorr Brake Company is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation leave. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.