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Build Your Career With a Team That Keeps America Moving
Cypress Rail Solutions is hiring a Warehouse Specialist to support operations at our Omaha facility. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, receiving and issuing materials, and ensuring repair teams have the parts and supplies they need to keep customer railcars moving safely and efficiently.
As a Warehouse Specialist, you'll play a critical role in supporting daily operations by managing inventory, coordinating material movement, receiving shipments, and maintaining an organized warehouse environment. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will directly impact production efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Whether you have experience in warehousing, inventory management, shipping and receiving, or are looking to grow your career in an industrial environment, this is an opportunity to join a company that values safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming railcar parts, repair materials, and shop supplies
- Unload shipments, review packing slips and shipping documents, and inspect materials for damage or discrepancies
- Store materials in designated inventory locations and maintain accurate inventory records
- Pick, package, label, and distribute parts and materials to maintenance and repair personnel according to production schedules
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, and other material handling equipment
- Support the movement of heavy railcar components, materials, and equipment throughout the facility
- Coordinate with repair technicians, buyers, supervisors, and management to prioritize material needs and support production goals
- Conduct inventory counts, cycle counts, and stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
- Assist with material transfers between departments and facilities as required
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies, warehouse procedures, and PPE requirements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy and operational efficiency
- Complete inventory transactions and documentation accurately and timely
- Follow all safety rules, wear required PPE, and perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience in warehousing, inventory control, shipping and receiving, or materials management preferred
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire
- Basic computer skills, including experience with inventory management or ERP systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
- Comfortable working in industrial, warehouse, and outdoor environments
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Full-time, stable employment
- Opportunity to support critical rail transportation operations
- Hands-on work in a dynamic industrial environment
- Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture
- Training and development opportunities
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Career growth opportunities within a growing organization
Join a company where your work matters, your skills are valued, and your efforts help keep rail freight moving safely across North America.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, or materials management roles
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, railcar, automotive, construction, or heavy equipment environments
- Forklift certification
- Experience with inventory control systems or ERP software
- Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and material handling practices
- Experience supporting maintenance or repair operations
Competencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Attention to Detail – Accurately receives, stores, issues, and tracks inventory while maintaining inventory accuracy
- Organization – Maintains an orderly warehouse and efficiently manages materials and inventory records
- Communication – Clearly communicates material needs, inventory concerns, and shipment information with internal stakeholders
- Problem Solving – Identifies inventory discrepancies and material shortages and works proactively to resolve issues
- Teamwork – Collaborates effectively with repair technicians, supervisors, buyers, and operations personnel
- Time Management – Prioritizes tasks and material requests to support production schedules and operational needs
- Safety Awareness – Demonstrates commitment to safe work practices and follows warehouse and facility safety protocols
- Accountability – Takes ownership of inventory accuracy, material control, and warehouse organization
- Continuous Improvement – Supports initiatives that improve warehouse efficiency and inventory management processes
- Adaptability – Responds effectively to changing production priorities, material demands, and operational requirements
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday
- Use hands and fingers to handle tools, inventory, equipment, and documentation
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
- Push, pull, move, and position materials and inventory throughout the facility
- Maintain balance and coordination while navigating warehouse and shop environments
- Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and protective footwear
Environmental
- Work performed in warehouse, shop, rail yard, and outdoor environments
- Regular exposure to moving equipment, forklifts, overhead lifting devices, and railcar components
- Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow
- Exposure to dust, dirt, vibration, and industrial work environments
- Moderate to high noise levels requiring hearing protection
- May require overtime based on business needs
- Requires strict adherence to safety procedures and required PPE at all times
Education and Training
- High school diploma or GED required
- Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification upon hire
- Training in warehouse operations, inventory control, or material handling preferred
- Must maintain an insurable driving status in accordance with company provisions
Requirements of Joining Our Team
Our comprehensive pre-employment process ensures the well-being and integrity of our team. To join our organization, candidates are required to:
- Pass a mandatory drug test to maintain a drug-free workplace (including random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing)
- Complete a comprehensive background check
- Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change at any time at the discretion of management.
Cypress Rail Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.
Build Your Career With a Team That Keeps America Moving
Cypress Rail Solutions is hiring a Warehouse Specialist to support operations at our Omaha facility. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, receiving and issuing materials, and ensuring repair teams have the parts and supplies they need to keep customer railcars moving safely and efficiently.
As a Warehouse Specialist, you'll play a critical role in supporting daily operations by managing inventory, coordinating material movement, receiving shipments, and maintaining an organized warehouse environment. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will directly impact production efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Whether you have experience in warehousing, inventory management, shipping and receiving, or are looking to grow your career in an industrial environment, this is an opportunity to join a company that values safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming railcar parts, repair materials, and shop supplies
- Unload shipments, review packing slips and shipping documents, and inspect materials for damage or discrepancies
- Store materials in designated inventory locations and maintain accurate inventory records
- Pick, package, label, and distribute parts and materials to maintenance and repair personnel according to production schedules
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, and other material handling equipment
- Support the movement of heavy railcar components, materials, and equipment throughout the facility
- Coordinate with repair technicians, buyers, supervisors, and management to prioritize material needs and support production goals
- Conduct inventory counts, cycle counts, and stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
- Assist with material transfers between departments and facilities as required
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies, warehouse procedures, and PPE requirements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy and operational efficiency
- Complete inventory transactions and documentation accurately and timely
- Follow all safety rules, wear required PPE, and perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience in warehousing, inventory control, shipping and receiving, or materials management preferred
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire
- Basic computer skills, including experience with inventory management or ERP systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
- Comfortable working in industrial, warehouse, and outdoor environments
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Full-time, stable employment
- Opportunity to support critical rail transportation operations
- Hands-on work in a dynamic industrial environment
- Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture
- Training and development opportunities
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Career growth opportunities within a growing organization
Join a company where your work matters, your skills are valued, and your efforts help keep rail freight moving safely across North America.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, or materials management roles
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, railcar, automotive, construction, or heavy equipment environments
- Forklift certification
- Experience with inventory control systems or ERP software
- Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and material handling practices
- Experience supporting maintenance or repair operations
Competencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Attention to Detail – Accurately receives, stores, issues, and tracks inventory while maintaining inventory accuracy
- Organization – Maintains an orderly warehouse and efficiently manages materials and inventory records
- Communication – Clearly communicates material needs, inventory concerns, and shipment information with internal stakeholders
- Problem Solving – Identifies inventory discrepancies and material shortages and works proactively to resolve issues
- Teamwork – Collaborates effectively with repair technicians, supervisors, buyers, and operations personnel
- Time Management – Prioritizes tasks and material requests to support production schedules and operational needs
- Safety Awareness – Demonstrates commitment to safe work practices and follows warehouse and facility safety protocols
- Accountability – Takes ownership of inventory accuracy, material control, and warehouse organization
- Continuous Improvement – Supports initiatives that improve warehouse efficiency and inventory management processes
- Adaptability – Responds effectively to changing production priorities, material demands, and operational requirements
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday
- Use hands and fingers to handle tools, inventory, equipment, and documentation
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
- Push, pull, move, and position materials and inventory throughout the facility
- Maintain balance and coordination while navigating warehouse and shop environments
- Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and protective footwear
Environmental
- Work performed in warehouse, shop, rail yard, and outdoor environments
- Regular exposure to moving equipment, forklifts, overhead lifting devices, and railcar components
- Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow
- Exposure to dust, dirt, vibration, and industrial work environments
- Moderate to high noise levels requiring hearing protection
- May require overtime based on business needs
- Requires strict adherence to safety procedures and required PPE at all times
Education and Training
- High school diploma or GED required
- Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification upon hire
- Training in warehouse operations, inventory control, or material handling preferred
- Must maintain an insurable driving status in accordance with company provisions
Requirements of Joining Our Team
Our comprehensive pre-employment process ensures the well-being and integrity of our team. To join our organization, candidates are required to:
- Pass a mandatory drug test to maintain a drug-free workplace (including random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing)
- Complete a comprehensive background check
- Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change at any time at the discretion of management.
Cypress Rail Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.
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