Reference Number: 1481 Department: Supply Chain Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time. Most communications will be done electronically. Please check email, including spam folders, daily.Rate of Pay: $213.83/day

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Description

Join our team of Material Handlers who have supported operations at Union Pacific Railroad for over 150 years! Receive, inventory, store, and deliver materials and supplies for internal customers. We are powered by our people, will you join our team?

Accountabilities

• Handle and identify material in receiving, issuing, shipping, and storing operations
• Maintaining material inventory and providing attention to organization and accuracy is required for all aspects of the position
• Must possess the capability to recognize and reduce inventory error as accuracy is important in the inventory management
• Accurately prepare documents and process data used to account for materials being received, stored, issued or shipped in applicable systems
• Operate highway vehicles, lift trucks, tractors, cranes and other equipment in handling material to/from rail cars, trailers, and trucks; daily inspection and prescribed routine equipment preventative maintenance activities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Ability to effectively and accurately understand, interpret, reference, evaluate, organize, and record non-technical and technical information
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and efficiently handle controversy
• Maintain work areas in a neat, clean and secure condition while exposed to inside and outside work environments
• Must become familiar with Supply Department procedures and meet regular target dates
• Must have good written and oral communication skills to effectively convey with internal customers, supply chain personnel, and external contacts

Qualifications - Required

• Valid driver's license
• Continued employment is contingent upon ability to demonstrate the skill and pass the series of written exams during the probationary period
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)

Qualifications - Preferred

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Work Conditions

What we offer:

• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
• Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Background Check Investigation

* State & Federal criminal history * Last 7 years of employment history to include military service * Education * Prior drug history * Professional license or certification, if applicable to role * Driving history, if applicable to role Please click here to review Union Pacific's policy regarding background investigations.

Medical Review

* Medical Evaluation * Drug Screen * Fitness-for-duty assessment to ensure that candidates can safely perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation * Color vision exam, if applicable to role

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Union Pacific supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer here . Union Pacific is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where equal employment opportunities are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or genetic information. Union Pacific strictly prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on protected status. Union Pacific is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment of individuals with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please use this link here to submit a request.
Inclusion StatementUnion Pacific's commitment to diversity and inclusion is based on our desire to create an environment where people can be their best, personally and professionally. Our employees are unique individuals. Our diverse perspectives come from many sources including gender, race, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and veteran status.As America's railroad, Union Pacific has an innate responsibility to speak out against all forms of discrimination while creating an environment where all can see themselves belonging and succeeding.