Job ID: req4978
Job Category: Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Location: , , US
Job Title: Material Handler II
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Warehouse Operations
Reports to: Warehouse Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
To coordinate the movement of materials throughout the company; from inventory, to production, and customers while maintaining accurate inventory and a safe work environment. Participate in the daily efforts to increase efficiencies in Warehouse Operations, as well as guide less experienced Material Handlers who may be in training.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Technical Fundamentals
- Excellent IFS, ERP, IT ticket knowledge applied to all material handling tasks and transactions, including look up, on hand inventory, issue shop orders, issue customer orders, transfer inventory, close shipments, receive shop orders, receive purchase order arrivals, unreceive shop orders, inventory transactions history, inventory part availability planning, print cycle count.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Basic knowledge of reading a print.
- Ability to perform basic forklift preventative maintenance (fill batteries, oil, grease).
Must understand the following:
- IFS basic functions (shipment(s), shop order(s), shop order returns, register arrival(s), inventory part in stock, inventory part availability planning, inventory transactions history, move to stock, ship supplier material).
- Basic inventory movement principles.
- Basic operational safety requirements for shop and warehouse.
- Ability to read, understand, and execute MSDS requirements.
- Advanced IFS functions and navigation.
- Basic equipment maintenance.
Must demonstrate the following:
- Process parcel shipments.
- Operate handheld scanners.
- General Microsoft Office ability.
- IT ticket submissions.
- Transport task execution (material movement).
- Basic knowledge of warehouse tools (drill, Sawzall, pry bars, banders, foam machine, tape dispenser, air pillow machine, etc.).
- Basic print knowledge for identification.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on warehouse tools.
- Proficient with warehouse tools.
Safety
Must demonstrate the following:
- Notify supervisor of safety concerns as they arise.
- Follow standards as specified by the EHS department.
- Ability to operate large forklift with boom reach, order picker, overhead crane and swing reach safely.
- Knowledge of proper unloading processes for large/heavy material, including proper tools, equipment, and technique (including loads exceeding 10,000lbs).
- Utilize PPE per OEM Safety Manual.
- Operate truck gate safely.
- Maintain warehouse waste.
- Perform daily safety inspections of warehouse equipment.
- Understanding and ability to execute lockout/tagout safety procedures.
- Assist with rigging.
- Ability to identify potential safety hazards and guide other employees on safe work habits.
- Know and follow Haz Mat shipping polices.
- Lead rigging.
Quality
Must demonstrate the following:
- Notify supervisor of discrepancies as they are discovered.
- Perform bin audits and stock checks.
- Assist with cycle counts when necessary (95% accuracy).
- Accurately (95%) pick correct part numbers, project pick lists and quantities, condition code, activity sequences, perform stock checks, and put received material away in correct locations.
- Investigate and notify supervisor of discrepancies as they are discovered.
- Demonstrates the ability to inspect lower levels work.
- Audit shop orders, customer orders, and receiving packing slips.
- Troubleshoot and investigate shipping, shop order, and receiving issues.
Materials Workflow
Must demonstrate the following:
- Pick and receive shop orders.
- Pick and pack customer orders, including international shipments, with complete accuracy.
- Receive and unload incoming materials.
- Load outgoing freight shipments.
- Dispatch shipments via 3PL portal/software and communicate with dispatch when needed.
- Write Non-Conformance reports.
- Complete transport tasks (moving parts from off-site locations to another).
- Put received parts away.
- Transfer material.
- Ship supplier material.
- Pick project pick lists.
- Perform bin audits and stock checks.
- Execute transport tasks.
- Create transport tasks.
- Create NCRs.
- After hours/weekend emergency calls.
Communications
- Utilize email to communicate with other departments.
- Consult on projects and Kaizen events as Subject Matter Expert.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Work Standards
- Takes Direction & Effectively Executes
- Safety Awareness
- Values Based
- Listening
- Technical learning
- Train level 1 material handlers.
- Train and guide new hires in basic operational safety requirements in shop and warehouse.
- Lead small teams.
- Upholds Loram’s ICARE core competencies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma/ Equivalent
Experience: 1+ years Loram warehousing experience with demonstration of expertise in all processes and technology. 2+ years Retail or manufacturing warehouse experience.
Licenses/Certifications: Maintain applicable warehouse process and equipment safety training refresher courses.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
- Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
- Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
- Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
Starting pay for the position is between $20.00-$27.07
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
REV. 8.2025
Job ID: req4978
Job Category: Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Location: , , US
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Material Handler II
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Warehouse Operations
Reports to: Warehouse Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
To coordinate the movement of materials throughout the company; from inventory, to production, and customers while maintaining accurate inventory and a safe work environment. Participate in the daily efforts to increase efficiencies in Warehouse Operations, as well as guide less experienced Material Handlers who may be in training.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Technical Fundamentals
- Excellent IFS, ERP, IT ticket knowledge applied to all material handling tasks and transactions, including look up, on hand inventory, issue shop orders, issue customer orders, transfer inventory, close shipments, receive shop orders, receive purchase order arrivals, unreceive shop orders, inventory transactions history, inventory part availability planning, print cycle count.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Basic knowledge of reading a print.
- Ability to perform basic forklift preventative maintenance (fill batteries, oil, grease).
Must understand the following:
- IFS basic functions (shipment(s), shop order(s), shop order returns, register arrival(s), inventory part in stock, inventory part availability planning, inventory transactions history, move to stock, ship supplier material).
- Basic inventory movement principles.
- Basic operational safety requirements for shop and warehouse.
- Ability to read, understand, and execute MSDS requirements.
- Advanced IFS functions and navigation.
- Basic equipment maintenance.
Must demonstrate the following:
- Process parcel shipments.
- Operate handheld scanners.
- General Microsoft Office ability.
- IT ticket submissions.
- Transport task execution (material movement).
- Basic knowledge of warehouse tools (drill, Sawzall, pry bars, banders, foam machine, tape dispenser, air pillow machine, etc.).
- Basic print knowledge for identification.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on warehouse tools.
- Proficient with warehouse tools.
Safety
Must demonstrate the following:
- Notify supervisor of safety concerns as they arise.
- Follow standards as specified by the EHS department.
- Ability to operate large forklift with boom reach, order picker, overhead crane and swing reach safely.
- Knowledge of proper unloading processes for large/heavy material, including proper tools, equipment, and technique (including loads exceeding 10,000lbs).
- Utilize PPE per OEM Safety Manual.
- Operate truck gate safely.
- Maintain warehouse waste.
- Perform daily safety inspections of warehouse equipment.
- Understanding and ability to execute lockout/tagout safety procedures.
- Assist with rigging.
- Ability to identify potential safety hazards and guide other employees on safe work habits.
- Know and follow Haz Mat shipping polices.
- Lead rigging.
Quality
Must demonstrate the following:
- Notify supervisor of discrepancies as they are discovered.
- Perform bin audits and stock checks.
- Assist with cycle counts when necessary (95% accuracy).
- Accurately (95%) pick correct part numbers, project pick lists and quantities, condition code, activity sequences, perform stock checks, and put received material away in correct locations.
- Investigate and notify supervisor of discrepancies as they are discovered.
- Demonstrates the ability to inspect lower levels work.
- Audit shop orders, customer orders, and receiving packing slips.
- Troubleshoot and investigate shipping, shop order, and receiving issues.
Materials Workflow
Must demonstrate the following:
- Pick and receive shop orders.
- Pick and pack customer orders, including international shipments, with complete accuracy.
- Receive and unload incoming materials.
- Load outgoing freight shipments.
- Dispatch shipments via 3PL portal/software and communicate with dispatch when needed.
- Write Non-Conformance reports.
- Complete transport tasks (moving parts from off-site locations to another).
- Put received parts away.
- Transfer material.
- Ship supplier material.
- Pick project pick lists.
- Perform bin audits and stock checks.
- Execute transport tasks.
- Create transport tasks.
- Create NCRs.
- After hours/weekend emergency calls.
Communications
- Utilize email to communicate with other departments.
- Consult on projects and Kaizen events as Subject Matter Expert.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Work Standards
- Takes Direction & Effectively Executes
- Safety Awareness
- Values Based
- Listening
- Technical learning
- Train level 1 material handlers.
- Train and guide new hires in basic operational safety requirements in shop and warehouse.
- Lead small teams.
- Upholds Loram’s ICARE core competencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma/ Equivalent
Experience: 1+ years Loram warehousing experience with demonstration of expertise in all processes and technology. 2+ years Retail or manufacturing warehouse experience.
Licenses/Certifications: Maintain applicable warehouse process and equipment safety training refresher courses.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
- Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
- Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
- Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
Starting pay for the position is between $20.00-$27.07
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
REV. 8.2025
ABOUT
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a global leader in track maintenance technology, services, and solutions for the railway industry. For over 70 years, Loram has delivered industry-leading innovation through cutting-edge rail grinding, ballast maintenance, and inspection systems — ensuring safer, more reliable, and cost-effective rail operations for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram operates in multiple locations across North America and supports Class I, regional, and commuter railroads with a full suite of services. Loram is known for its strong engineering culture, commitment to safety, and dedication to improving the performance of rail infrastructure through advanced technology and field-proven expertise.
Join a company that moves the world — and builds the future of rail.
Job Title: Material Handler II
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Warehouse Operations
Reports to: Warehouse Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
To coordinate the movement of materials throughout the company; from inventory, to production, and customers while maintaining accurate inventory and a safe work environment. Participate in the daily efforts to increase efficiencies in Warehouse Operations, as well as guide less experienced Material Handlers who may be in training.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Technical Fundamentals
- Excellent IFS, ERP, IT ticket knowledge applied to all material handling tasks and transactions, including look up, on hand inventory, issue shop orders, issue customer orders, transfer inventory, close shipments, receive shop orders, receive purchase order arrivals, unreceive shop orders, inventory transactions history, inventory part availability planning, print cycle count.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Basic knowledge of reading a print.
- Ability to perform basic forklift preventative maintenance (fill batteries, oil, grease).
Must understand the following:
- IFS basic functions (shipment(s), shop order(s), shop order returns, register arrival(s), inventory part in stock, inventory part availability planning, inventory transactions history, move to stock, ship supplier material).
- Basic inventory movement principles.
- Basic operational safety requirements for shop and warehouse.
- Ability to read, understand, and execute MSDS requirements.
- Advanced IFS functions and navigation.
- Basic equipment maintenance.
Must demonstrate the following:
- Process parcel shipments.
- Operate handheld scanners.
- General Microsoft Office ability.
- IT ticket submissions.
- Transport task execution (material movement).
- Basic knowledge of warehouse tools (drill, Sawzall, pry bars, banders, foam machine, tape dispenser, air pillow machine, etc.).
- Basic print knowledge for identification.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on warehouse tools.
- Proficient with warehouse tools.
Safety
Must demonstrate the following:
- Notify supervisor of safety concerns as they arise.
- Follow standards as specified by the EHS department.
- Ability to operate large forklift with boom reach, order picker, overhead crane and swing reach safely.
- Knowledge of proper unloading processes for large/heavy material, including proper tools, equipment, and technique (including loads exceeding 10,000lbs).
- Utilize PPE per OEM Safety Manual.
- Operate truck gate safely.
- Maintain warehouse waste.
- Perform daily safety inspections of warehouse equipment.
- Understanding and ability to execute lockout/tagout safety procedures.
- Assist with rigging.
- Ability to identify potential safety hazards and guide other employees on safe work habits.
- Know and follow Haz Mat shipping polices.
- Lead rigging.
Quality
Must demonstrate the following:
- Notify supervisor of discrepancies as they are discovered.
- Perform bin audits and stock checks.
- Assist with cycle counts when necessary (95% accuracy).
- Accurately (95%) pick correct part numbers, project pick lists and quantities, condition code, activity sequences, perform stock checks, and put received material away in correct locations.
- Investigate and notify supervisor of discrepancies as they are discovered.
- Demonstrates the ability to inspect lower levels work.
- Audit shop orders, customer orders, and receiving packing slips.
- Troubleshoot and investigate shipping, shop order, and receiving issues.
Materials Workflow
Must demonstrate the following:
- Pick and receive shop orders.
- Pick and pack customer orders, including international shipments, with complete accuracy.
- Receive and unload incoming materials.
- Load outgoing freight shipments.
- Dispatch shipments via 3PL portal/software and communicate with dispatch when needed.
- Write Non-Conformance reports.
- Complete transport tasks (moving parts from off-site locations to another).
- Put received parts away.
- Transfer material.
- Ship supplier material.
- Pick project pick lists.
- Perform bin audits and stock checks.
- Execute transport tasks.
- Create transport tasks.
- Create NCRs.
- After hours/weekend emergency calls.
Communications
- Utilize email to communicate with other departments.
- Consult on projects and Kaizen events as Subject Matter Expert.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Work Standards
- Takes Direction & Effectively Executes
- Safety Awareness
- Values Based
- Listening
- Technical learning
- Train level 1 material handlers.
- Train and guide new hires in basic operational safety requirements in shop and warehouse.
- Lead small teams.
- Upholds Loram’s ICARE core competencies.
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