Industrial Forklift & Kitting Specialist, Rail Components Assembly

Make movement your craft—and quality your signature Do you take pride in getting parts to the point of use exactly when needed and building components that pass the toughest checks? As an Industrial Forklift & Kitting Specialist in our rail components assembly operation, you will manage material flow across the facility, crate finished export pallets, and assemble/inspect precision bearing parts in accordance with Amsted Rail standards. How you will contribute Live our safety culture by following Amsted Rail health, ergonomics, and environmental requirements. Position materials—pallets, dies, tubs, baskets, and racks—to keep production and shipping/receiving on pace. Inspect and operate a ride-on forklift daily, adhering to all guidelines. Load trailers using approved procedures and inspection checkpoints. Use scanners plus paper/computer checklists to document, track, and communicate material moves. Wrap, crate, and label shipments; build finished export pallets. Measure conformance with gauges or reports per the departmental quality plan. Check work for defects and resolve/escalate promptly. Record production run data within company systems. Apply knowledge of process sequences and finished-piece dimensions. Maintain cleanliness and organization per standard work instructions. Partner with supervisors, engineering, and maintenance to identify and correct production issues. Perform additional tasks assigned by leads, supervisors, or managers. What it takes Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening Strength to lift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs. Ability to wear employer-provided PPE as required. Comfort standing and moving throughout the department for the entire shift. Prior industrial experience is advantageous. When you will work Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. What you will gain Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards equal to 10% of compensation. 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar. Benefits after 30 days: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life, disability, and pet insurance. Compensation: Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience plus annual bonus eligibility. Development: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill, and advancement opportunities. Balance: PTO starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays. Perks: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discount programs. Accessibility and equal opportunity To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. Amsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmative Action: Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.

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