Railcar Material Handling & Shipping Coordinator
Strato, Inc.Position Summary The Railcar Material Handling and Shipping Coordinator is responsible for receiving, unloading, handling, storing, inspecting, organizing, and shipping large sheet metal components used in railcar maintenance and refurbishment operations. This position utilizes specialized material-handling equipment including forklifts, a customized tipper/upender, yard ramps, storage rack systems, and flatbed loading equipment to safely process incoming and outgoing materials. The coordinator is responsible for transferring materials from supplier packaging into customer-designated shipping racks in accordance with established packing and inspection procedures, ensuring materials are stored properly, protected from damage, and shipped in compliance with customer requirements. The coordinator is also responsible for maintaining an organized material storage area, monitoring inventory, properly disposing of shipping dunnage, and ensuring all material-handling activities are performed safely and efficiently. Primary Responsibilities Shipping and Receiving Unload large sheet metal components from incoming shipping containers using appropriate material-handling equipment. Utilize designated yard ramps and forklifts to safely unload containers. Verify incoming shipments against packing lists, shipping documentation, and receiving records. Safely and efficiently transfer sheet metal components from supplier packaging to designated storage and shipping racks. Operate forklifts and customized material-handling tipper/upender equipment to safe position and transfer large sheet metal components. Inspect incoming materials for visible damage and report discrepancies, shortages, or concerns to management. Transfer sheet metal side screens and related components into customer-designated shipping racks in accordance with approved packing and inspection procedures. Ensure sheet metal components are properly positioned, bundled, protected, organized, and secured within storage and shipping racks. Prepare completed racks of sheet metal components for shipment to customers. Safely load full racks onto flatbed trucks using appropriate forklifts and material-handling equipment. Coordinate loading activities to ensure materials are properly positioned and secured for transportation. Verify completed shipments meet customer packaging, orientation, and transportation requirements prior to release. Material Storage and Inventory Control Manage and maintain designated sheet metal material storage areas. Ensure sheet metal components are stored neatly, safely, and in assigned locations. Maintain clear access to storage areas, aisles, and material-handling routes. Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate counts of incoming and outgoing materials. Report inventory discrepancies, shortages, damage, or material concerns to management. Monitor the condition of storage racks and report damaged or unsafe racks for repair or replacement. Maintain an orderly work area that supports efficient receiving, storage, and shipping operations. Packaging, Quality, and Inspection Visually inspect sheet metal components for dents, scratches, bends, corrosion, shipping damage, or other quality concerns. Report quality issues immediately and assist with documenting damage when required. Handle materials in a manner that minimizes product damage during unloading, storage, transfer, and shipment. Ensure all customer packaging requirements and work instructions are followed. Confirm that materials are correctly packaged, secured, and protected prior to shipment. Assist in maintaining compliance with customer quality requirements and company procedures. Packaging and Waste Management Remove wood dunnage, packaging materials, and shipping supports following unloading operations. Collect and place all wood dunnage into designated disposal trailers. Keep receiving, storage, and loading areas free of excess packaging materials and debris. Ensure waste materials are handled a…