Job Description

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient service.

The Supply Chain Operations Division consists of Materials Contract Administration and Storehouse Operations. The purpose of the department is to serve various customers within Metra. Managing the continuous supply of parts materials and services required to support Engineering, Mechanical and Transit Operations. Additionally, the department operates Metra’s four storehouses and is responsible for managing Metra’s fuel and P-Card programs.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Storehouse, the position is located at KYD (Electric District Storehouse) and is responsible for maintaining continuous operation of the storehouse that includes the Rail Maintenance Inventory System Integrity, safety, security, accuracy and logistics of the inventory. Supervises assigned contract employees (Storeroom Clerks), conducts daily safety meetings, responsible for the generation, distribution and follow-up of daily work assignments and training including forklift and other work equipment and specialized storage devices used in the operation of storehouse.

Processes releases for non-inventory materials and services as requested by management. Required to operate material handling equipment and operate other specialized storage equipment to store materials, load, unload, pick-up, and deliver material to various locations throughout the Metra enterprise. Receives for inventory and non-inventory material purchases as directed. Collaborates with Stores, Materials, Procurement and Accounts Payable departments to resolve various inventory and invoicing exceptions. Responsible for the daily fulfillment of material requested from the storehouse inventory, initiates inventory transfers, inventory restocking and monitoring sales orders listed on the daily hot list. Processes repair and return material per procedure. Performs cycle counting as directed. Properly documents the movement of inventory within the frame work of the inventory management system. Adds items to storage locations areas and monitors integrity and movement the inventory within the storehouse. This position is issued a company cell phone and requires flexible availability including non-operating hours, weekends, and holidays. This position is subject to 24/7 on-call status. Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidate can consider their growth potential. Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Job Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess two (2) years of warehouse experience.
• Basic knowledge of coach, locomotive, and engineering material, equipment and parts.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Required to type 25 words per minute.
• Possess and maintain a valid class “C” driver’s license.
• Possess a forklift certification OR be able to be certified within the 30-day qualification period.
• Able to lift 50 pounds waist high.

Preferences:

• Experience supervising contract personnel in a Railroad or other transportation based storehouse or warehouse environment is preferred.
• Experience in computerized Inventory Management Systems, Microsoft D365, ERP, RMIS and Global PO systems preferred.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

The following Partially Excepted Position is vacant. In line with Rule 2-C of the April 16, 1986 BRAC Agreement, only interested TCIU employees should apply. Strictest confidence will be maintained.