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Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!Embarking on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.Material HandlerWe are looking for a Material Handler to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee.Purpose of Position: The Material Handler is responsible to load and unload material for inbound or outbound trucks. Move, log, organize and catalogue material. Pick material for production jobs.Task and Responsibilities:Handle materials including rail, castings, plates and other materials such as bolts and MRO items arrive via flatbed, van or rail car.Unload, receive, inspect, label and put away incoming materials.Pull parts and make "kits" for production areas.Move materials throughout the shop and yard area as needed.Use hand tools, shrink wrap, banding, crating and palletizing equipment to package parts for shipment.Coordinate shipment of outgoing finished products.Load flatbeds, vans and rail cars with outgoing finished goods.Perform routine maintenance and cleanup of yard area.Follow work orders, pick lists, bills of lading and other shipping documents. Calculate weight of parts and shipments.Read and follow production schedule.Safely operate forklift, John Deere (payloader) and Trackmobile (locomotive rail car mover).Able to work with little supervision. Adhere to Nortrak's Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies. Other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:High School graduate or GED preferredForklift and Crane certification preferredAbility to read work orders, pick lists, bills of lading, and shipping documentsAbility to utilize a tape measure down to at least a 1/16thBasic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimalsPhysical Demands:Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and pushing, pulling, or lifting objects for the duration of your required schedule shift.Use hands and arms to operate tools, handle materials, and reach for the duration of your required scheduled shift.Regularly lift and carry 30–35 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.Hearing abilities necessary to perform job tasks safely and effectively.Working Location: Knoxville, TennesseeShift: 6:00am - 2:30pmBenefits:A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue cultureHealth and Safety as our #1 priorityCareer development opportunities and competitive pay progressionCompetitive medical, dental & vision benefitsCompany paid life and disability insurancePaid holidays and vacationRetirement plan with matching contributionsTuition Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Recognition ProgramsIf you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak.