{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9a1ccb0737d46e84bf997003","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9a1ccb0737d46e84bf997003","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9a1ccb0737d46e84bf997003","title":"Material Handler","description":"Job Purpose\nCompetitive starting pay with a $1.00 increase with 1 year review, quarterly production bonus $200-$500, and full benefits from day one!!!\n\n1st Shift 5:00 am-1:30 pm\n\nA Material Handler supports production and/or specific areas of the facility by pulling document material, stocking, loading, and delivering to the proper workstation. The Material Handler must be capable of supporting all areas within the facility.\n\nReq ID\n12158BR\nCity\nCleveland\nState:\nOhio\nCompany Description\nProgress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.\nKey Job Elements\nReceive, identify, and unload materials/parts and store in inventory;\nFamiliarizes self with different work areas to assure prompt delivery and adequate supply of required items;\nAbility to clearly communicate and document the processing of incoming and outgoing;\nOperate industrial forklift, pallet jack, mobile equipment and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling assignments;\nMust be able to deliver urgent items to the production floor consistently, accurately, and safely.\n\nEducation / Training\nGED or high school diploma or equivalent\n\nQualifications and Experience\nAbility to read precision instruments and gauges;\nGood math skills;\nOne year experience in a warehouse setting.\n\nBenefits\nCompensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**\nCompetitive Salary\n401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance\nSupplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nPaid Vacation\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Time-Off (PTO)\nEmployee Assistance Plan\nEducation Assistance Program\nEmployee Recognition Programs\nSite specific Production and Incentive Plans\nSite specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans\nSite Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs\n\nBenefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.\n\n**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.\nEEO\nProgress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.\n\nJob Category\nProduction - Hourly\nPRS Facility Location\nCleveland, OH Trackworks - 441\nSummary Pay Range\n$17.75 - $25.89","company":"Progress Rail","rawCompany":"progress rail","city":"Akron","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T17:51:38.307Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7199.00","title":"Material Moving Workers, All Other","slug":"material-moving-workers-all-other"},{"code":"43-5071.00","title":"Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks","slug":"shipping-receiving-and-inventory-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"488210","title":"Support Activities for Rail Transportation","slug":"support-activities-for-rail-transportation"},{"code":"336510","title":"Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing","slug":"railroad-rolling-stock-manufacturing"},{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Handler","description":"Job Purpose\nCompetitive starting pay with a $1.00 increase with 1 year review, quarterly production bonus $200-$500, and full benefits from day one!!!\n\n1st Shift 5:00 am-1:30 pm\n\nA Material Handler supports production and/or specific areas of the facility by pulling document material, stocking, loading, and delivering to the proper workstation. 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