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10945BR

PRS Facility Location:

Atchison, KS RPS - 317

Job Purpose:

Logistics Coordinator will provide strategic support to the operations, shipping, and sales teams. Oversee cycle of order fulfillment to final shipment to customer. Position will also ship/receive and deliver raw materials and accessories to the manufacturing floor.

Req ID:

10945BR

Company Description:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Education / Training:

• 1-2 years experience in a similar shipping/receiving position.

Job Title:

Logistics Coordinator

City:

Atchison

Key Job Elements:

• Call in, bail out, and release railcars. Work with customer on ordering railcars and confirm jobsites for delivery;

• Sort sales orders, configure loads, set up truck schedules;

• Assist external contractors and truck drivers with shipping paperwork;

• Monitor work-in-process at packing lines, print tags as needed;

• Communicate with various departments as needed to create comprehensive schedules for accounting, sales, and shipping;

• Identify and solve problems or discrepancies with parts and materials using established procedures;

• Support Receiving Dept. and cover absences;

• Assist with cycle counts and inventory control;

• Receive purchased items and enter into accounting system;

• Operate forklift, overhead crane, and other machines as needed to complete duties;

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• 1-2 years shipping/receiving experience preferred;

• Proficiency with PC applications including MS Office Suite;

• Proven interpersonal communications skills; verbal and written;

• Ability to interact with employees and contractors in a professional manner;

• Forklift/overhead crane/skid steer/railcar unloading skills preferred;

• Reliable attendance is required.

EEO:

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Benefits:

Compensation 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.**

+ Competitive Salary

+ 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

+ Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Paid Vacation

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Time-Off (PTO)

+ Employee Assistance Plan

+ Education Assistance Program

+ Employee Recognition Programs

+ Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

+ Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

+ Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

_*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._

_**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines._

Job Category:

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing

State::

Kansas