Materials Specialist
Core
Manage inventory and logistics for locomotive maintenance materials in a 24/7 shop environment, ensuring parts availability for repairs.
Role type
Materials Specialist (Locomotive Maintenance)
Builds
Locomotive repair readiness and maintenance operations
Domain
Rail freight / Locomotive maintenance / Industrial logistics
Required skills
inventory management, forklift operation, cycle counting, material forecasting, quality control, mechanical drawing reading, warehouse organization, Oracle system usage, LTL/expedite shipping coordination
Preferred skills
logistics experience, shipping/receiving experience, non-standard shift work adaptability
Technologies
Oracle, Ryder portal, Hazmat shipping documentation
Responsibilities
Pull materials from warehouse for shop use and issue to correct locomotive; manage stockouts and forecast material needs; perform daily cycle counts and inventory metrics reporting; arrange LTL and expedite shipments; read mechanical drawings to determine needed material; operate forklifts and inspect equipment; process warranty claims and repair cycle assets; compile inventory reports; maintain warehouse housekeeping and organization.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry to mid-level
