Job Description

Your success is a train ride away!

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.

Are you ready to join our team?

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 :

Must be available for daily call periods as assigned by Manager/Lead. This person will be required to work in a lockdown facility due to the high dollar value of the inventory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• This position will be filled as a Guaranteed Extra Board (GEB) position.
• This position is responsible for R&R duties.
• Must be capble of multi-tasking and meeting deadlines as assigned. Incumbent will nlog and report all disbursements received through material control, anser phones, crate and maintain files.
• Job requires fullknowledge the ability to learn and understand the functioning of the SAP inventory system and inventory control techniques.
• Must have a valid driver's license in order to pick up and deliver parts and supplies, US Main, RRB, Interoffice & Interoffice Express mail, and otehr company related materials.
• Must be able to operate materical handling equipment.
• Must complete DOT Hazmat training on schedule determined by supervisor.
• Must complete Forklift training on schedule determined by supervisor.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned. Must comply with Amntrak's Standards of Excellence, safety rules and all other policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must have High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Warehouse forklift, Electric pallet jacks, Shipping and Receiving tools Crimpers etc.
• Gen Warehouse Materials Receiving and Stocking and packaging procedures.
• SAP Warehouse Management Software application for managing inventory experience a plus.
• Safety and Security knowledge and experience in a lock down Materials Warehouse Facility.
• Must maintain neat and clean work area.
• Adhere to facility Safety Policy.
• Must be forklift qualified and have a valid unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Will work in office and warehouse as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned

This is a Guaranteed Extra Board position and its weekly hours are guaranteed at 40 per week but the work shifts are subject to change daily depending on staffing requirements. This will require a person to be able and willing to work any day and or any shift as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :  Amtrak Material Control Department experience. 

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS :  Must have excellent verbal and written 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  .

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.

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