Warehouse 1

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.

Summary

The Warehouse 1 position is responsible for executing daily warehouse activities and processes as defined by the Warehouse Supervisor.  The responsibilities come with a wide range of material handling throughout the plant, which includes packing of orders, storage and labeling of products, loading and unloading of trucks under general supervision and reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor. Additionally, a Warehouse 1 employee will utilize equipment throughout the workday to facilitate these aforementioned responsibilities. This equipment typically includes the use of forklifts, stackers, overhead cranes, banding and packaging supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Loads and unloads trucks
• Picks and packs orders as needed from both inside and outside warehouse locations
• Moves, stocks, and receives material from outside vendors and internal departments
• Selects and delivers raw material for production support
• Assists in inventory level maintenance and cycle counts
• Operates warehouse equipment, such as fork trucks, stackers, order pickers, and overhead crane     systems, as needed to complete tasks
• Follows warehouse safety regulations
• Provides leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to less experienced team members
• General housekeeping and 5S duties (sort, shine, straighten, standardize, sustain)
• Grinds, assembles, and/or product handling as needed
• Overtime required as needed

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to understand systematic organization methods such as sorting like items and materials, and moving items into labeled warehouse locations
• Ability to discover the root cause of problems in order to identify appropriate solutions
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems using sound inclusive reasoning and judgement, proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps
• Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects and information with accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with accurate turnaround under tight timeframes

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency test/GED
• 6+ months experience with forklifts, inventory, loading/packing orders, and unloading trucks

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• With the exception of clerical, administrative and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.
• Hard Hat
• Hearing Protection
• Composite Toe Safety Boots
• Additional PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Kneel/Squat: Frequently
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Climb: Occasionally
• Reach Forward: Frequently
• Reach Upward: Frequently
• Handling/Fingering: Constantly

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
 
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