Expeditor

Job Purpose An Expeditor ensures that all materials and transactions are processed in a timely and efficient manner.
Req ID 9151BR City Belton State: Missouri Company Description Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day.
At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them.
We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future.
Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations.
Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success! As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers.
Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself.
From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.
com.
Key Job Elements Minimum duties and responsibilities: • Receive incoming materials and verifies receipt against shipping documents; • Transfers materials from receiving location to identified location in facility using mobile equipment, (i.
e.
forklift, pallet jack, etc.
); • Enter material transfers into computer system; • Ensure required materials are staged in production area prior to shift starting; • Maintain organization and cleanliness of storage areas; • Maintain stocking levels of consumables & materials; • Properly label all required material; • Inventory reconciliation to include root cause analysis and corrective action implementation; • Provide detailed records and reports to end users and members of management; • Assist with cycle counts process; • Core management transactional responsibility; • Drive process improvement; • Other duties as assigned.
Advanced duties and responsibilities: • LN systems administrator including training other employees on the system; • Leads projects to improve on inventory control.
Education / Training Qualifications, Experience, Education: • Skill Level I – 1-2 years of related experience in Materials (i.
e.
Material handler, tool room); or Manufacturing / Logistics Experience; • Skill Level II – 2-5 years of Expediter experience; • Skill Level III – 5-7 years of Expediter experience.
Preferred Skills: • Prefer High School Education or GED; • Work around and operate mobile equipment; • Excellent organizational skills; • Strong attention to detail; Basic analytical skills; • Proficient with Microsoft products; • Deep expertise in end to end materials operations.
Qualifications and Experience Strength – o Be able to lift 35 lbs.
, team lift 55 lbs.
and push, pull up to 125 lbs.
• Motion – o Constant standing and walking; o Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders; o Frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level; • Vision/Hearing Requirements – o High noise levels (above 85 decibels).
• Work Environment – o Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors); o Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment.
• Emotional Demands – o Must be able to work alone and in team setting.
• Safety – o Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.
e blue flag) and use of all PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.
Benefits Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts.
Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
*Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.
EEO Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities Job Category Production - Hourly PRS Facility Location Belton, MO Distribution Center - 453