Assistant II, Prod (Rdwy)

771457No5496172210.00.028-Aug-2026Assistant II, Prod (Rdwy)Mulga, AL Recycling - 430

Assists in leading mobile recycling crews across multiple railroad job sites. This role works with suppliers and coordinates crews, equipment, materials, logistics, and daily work plans to ensure safe, and efficient operations. Will serve as troubleshooter and problem solver to the employees for interpreting technical instructions, dealing with large degrees of variation with part and process consistency while delivering the highest levels of quality components.

Production Assistant Roadway position requires work near or has the potential for fouling a track or will work as a flagman, watchman or lookout.

12254BRProgress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.Preferred Associate's degree in business or supply chainProduction Assistant- RecyclingMulga

• Lead and coordinate daily activities for recycling mobile crews;
• Works with management to establish job priorities for recycling mobile crews;
• Conduct pre-shift safety briefings, toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, and site inspections;
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental requirements, and applicable federal, state, and railroad regulations;
• Review plans, schedules, and equipment requirements before work begins and communicate clearly with crews and stakeholders;
• Coordinate mobilization between locations, including crws, vehicles, tools, safety equipment and heavy equipment;
• Track daily production by documenting railcars cut and scrap shipments;
• Track labor hours, equipment utilization, delays, safety observations and equipment inspections;
• Ensure crews maintain a professional job-site presence, including maintaining clean and safe equipment and vehicles;
• Manage order fulfillment to meet customer expectations.
• Shows initiative and meets goals consistently;
• Must have a professional attitude and be dependable;
• Focused on customer needs;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Position requires frequent regional travel to suppliers and industrial sites;
• Must have valid driver's license;
• Preferred OSHA certification;
• Preferred First-aid and CPR certification;
• Preferred Erail-safe certification.

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.Production - Hourly Alabama