METRO EAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
PARTS AND MATERIAL COORDINATOR - LOCOMOTIVE DIVISION
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage and control inventory for the locomotive shop and 5 mobile operations.
- Understand (or ability to learn) locomotive and freight car part terminology.
- Proces orders for necessary material and oversees fulfilment.
- Correctly and accurately process paperwork for shipping, receiving, and accounts payable.
- Receive purchased items, compares to PO for accuracy and enter items into system.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift to load and unload trucks.
- Communicates well with multiple mobile departments to ship parts and materials accordingly.
- Responsible for shipping all parts and materials as necessary.
- Maintain company inventory of tooling, hardware, and other consumables.
- Identifies and solves problems or discrepancies with parts and materials suppliers.
- Strong computer and email skills.
- Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
- Enter information into the system accurately and in a timely manner
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding discrepancies.
- Communicate with vendors to provide pricing for material.
- Lead a team during bi-annual inventory.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean warehouse.
- Display good business etiquette as a representative of MEI.
- Willingness to adapt and take on other administrative tasks.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to wear steel toed boots
- Capable of working around a heavy industrial / manufacturing environment
- Strong computer skills such as typing, system and software knowledge
- Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with employees.
- Being an effective team player
- Sound decision-making skills
- Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines
- Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
- Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records
Work Environment:
- Active locomotive mechanic repair facility
- High background noise level
- Dusty/dirty environment
Job Type: Full-time, M-F (day shift)
Pay: $23-30 / hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) program w/ company match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Bonus program
- Vacation and holiday pay available
- Paid personal days
Company's website:
About MEI:
Founded in 1990 by the Ortyl family, MEI initially entered the industry with railcar repair service for railroads, leasing companies and private shippers. Our capability was expanded in 1995 by adding a Locomotive Division that provided repair services, both in the shop and in the field. This expansion allowed Metro East Industries to offer an even broader spectrum of services to Class 1 railroads, short line railroads, leasing companies, OEM's and industrial accounts.
As the business progressed, Metro East Industries has continuously upgraded its facilities. Occupying 100 acres in East Saint Louis/Alorton, Illinois, this industry leader has consistently added to and upgraded its two railcar repair shops, its two blasting, painting and lining shops, its locomotive shop, locomotive paint shop and scrapping/reclamation area, along with railcar and locomotive storage yards. Our facility footprint now encompasses over 500,000 square feet of floor space and 30 miles of internal track footage.
After more than 30 years in business, the team has grown to 450 experienced employees, and we are confident our team is the best in the industry. The average employee has 17 years of experience, and we strive to protect each and every one of them. Our safety program involves total employee participation and has kept our team out of harm's way.
Now a third-generation family business, we are committed to serving our customers and our employees. We are confident you will find our values of teamwork, efficiency and top notch customer service present in every aspect of our business.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Supply chain: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person