Shipping and Receiving

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 Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

This position provides support to operations by being responsible for verifying and keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipments, and may prepare materials for shipment. This position will also be responsible for loading, unloading and moving materials within or near the plant, yard or work site.

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.

Follows all EHS rules and regulations

Safely loads and unloads materials onto form pallets, trays, racks and shelves.

Compares identifying information and counts of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

Records receipt of incoming materials and equipment

Ensures materials are separated and stored in the appropriate locations or bins

Documents and enters inventory information into the computer system

Reads and interprets work orders in order to ascertain which materials to pull

Moves materials from storage location to work site in accordance with the work order

Performs cycle counting and physical inventories

Uses steel cutters, crowbar, clawhammer or other hand tools to open containers.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in forklift operations

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and teamwork

Ability to operate equipment used in handling of materials

Ability to follow oral and written instruction

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, steel toed boots, goggles, ear plugs, gloves

Proficient in computer software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook

Ability to communicate and collaborate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels

Ability to organize and prioritize projects and information with accuracy, under tight timeframes, to meet organizational needs

Preferred Qualifications

Materials or warehouse experience

Two + years’ work experience as a material handler in an industrial setting

Proficient with the American Association of Railroads (AAR) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) industry and customer requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate.

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: Constantly

Stand: Constantly

Walk: Frequently

Bend: Frequently

Kneel/Squat: Frequently

Crawl: Frequently

Climb: Frequently

Reach Forward: Frequently

Reach Upward: Frequently

Handling/Fingering: Frequently

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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