Material Handler I

Here at Atlantic Track & Turnout Co., we lead the way for manufacturing, supply, and service for railroads, transit systems, and crane runways.  We’re proud to be employee-owned and take great pride in the exceptional results we consistently deliver for our partners and customers.  For over 60 years, Atlantic Track has put our people first to foster strong teams, products, and services that are second to none.

We’re currently seeking a Material Handler I to join our growing team in Richmond, Illinois.  The selected candidate will move, pick, pack, and ship away various materials and parts.

This position will support our first shift, which operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Maintains a Daily Shipping Log and distributes daily to management

·         Maintains awareness of regulatory requirement and customer service expectations

·         Ensures activities in the shipping and receiving department are carried out

·         Loads and unloads trucks using a forklift

·         Fulfills pack and ship orders based on direction from leadership, at times coordinating with the Production team

·         Organizes material in the yard to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment

·         Disposes of packing material and any other trash that may lie in the yard

Minimum Qualifications

·         High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) with strong customer service experience

·         Understanding of types of carriers , loads , and freight lanes as well as load limits

·         High level of competence using Microsoft programs and other systems used in the QC program

·         Possesses a good understanding of the essentials for safety in a manufacturing environment

·         Must have knowledge of basic “shop” math (fractions, decimals, etc.) and be able to read a tape measure down to 1/32nd of an inch

·         Ability to work on-site in Richmond, Illinois

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Exceptional communication and organizational skills

·         Prior forklift certification

Atlantic Track offers a holistic benefits package, including competitive pay, 401k plan with company matching funds, health / dental / vision insurance options, life insurance, paid time off, an employee shared ownership plan, and more.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.