Material Handler I

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Shuttlewagon, a Wabtec Company is looking for a Material Handler. The Material Handler is responsible for accurately managing inventory and parts for the production environment as well as external customers in a warehouse environment. Efficiency and on time delivery is essential for high customer satisfaction.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Services Division, you will be responsible for maintaining high levels of customer service by delivering parts and components to the production team and outside dealers and RCM owners. Team members may assist less experienced team members with knowledge and expertise.

What do we want to know about you?

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 2+ years in a warehouse or distribution environment
• 2+ years of forklift experience preferred
• Ability to operate a computer to read and input data
• Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices
• Ability to read and interpret standard work instructions

Behavioral Attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management
• Ability to hold themselves accountable for results
• Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems

What will your typical day look like?

• Able to accurately pull parts for production areas and accurately stock parts in warehouse locations
• Perform Cycle counting
• Shipping/Receiving of outgoing & incoming materials
• Maintain a clean/organized work area through daily 5S and maintain equipment accordingly
• Comply with all stated Nordco safety requirements and company policies
• Safe operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and motorized equipment
• Safe operation, loading & unloading of mobile rail car movers
• Training of new employees

General Duties

• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.  Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Complete production and quality assurance forms
• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions
• Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required
• Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements
• 5S activities
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Employee is required to wear appropriate PPE such as steel toe boots and safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, work underneath equipment, reach above shoulders, and climb
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions t