Lead INV/MTRL CNTL CLK PE - 90388716 - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL, US, 60607
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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is responsible for leading Material Control clerical staff in daily warehouse operations to ensure tasks are completed safely, accurately, in a timely fashion, and that all inventory/material control policies and procedures are being followed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Incumbent must be adept at the various roles and responsibilities of the material control clerical staff, including all aspects of warehouse operations (Issuing, shipping, receiving, Cycle counting etc.), • Disbursement of materials, and all other warehouse functions
• Create, analyze, and reconcile materials management and inventory reports
• Responsible for the safety and security of the physical plant, material, equipment, etc.
• Lead safety briefings and clerical staff in day to day activity in Material Control Department.
• Effectively interact with all internal/external customers and representatives from other departments and organizations.
• Train and assess staff on all warehouse duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Working knowledge and experience utilizing SAP and Ariba (eTrax) or equivalent systems. • Experience in materials management, and warehouse operations.
• Understanding of, and experience with cycle count programs.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word,Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Customer Service experience and leadership experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must qualify in SAP, and be able to accurately and completely evaluate and maintain inventory and data in the SAP system • Be or become OSHA forklift and DOT Hazmat certified.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Successful completion of AMTII/RWP Awareness CBT.
• Possess good organizational skills in order to maintain inventory files/records.
• Capable of problem solving, multi-tasking, and meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Familiar and complicit with regulatory agencies (DOT, OSHA, etc.) as well as departmental regulations, policies and procedures.
• Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) high school equivalency diploma.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
The hourly rate is $26.69 - $35.58 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:164093
Posting Location(s):Illinois
Job Family/Function:Supply Chain & Logistics
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
