Material Handler

Wabtec Corporation

Kansas City, MO

#R0070443

Position summary

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are the doers. The leaders. The makers. Our teams are hungry to make history, acting with integrity to relentlessly improve people’s lives. It’s time to stop dreaming about the future; let’s build it together.

If you are interested in joining our Talent Community, please share your resume with us. When a position that matches your qualifications becomes available it’s that much easier to connect!

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

  • 2+ years in a warehouse or distribution environment preferred
  • 2+ years of forklift experience preferred

Technical Skills

  • 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

Physical

  • Ability to lift up to 75lbs

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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About the company

Industry: Industrial: Equipment Manufacturing

At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential. Our employees are the architects of the future. Go just about anywhere and you’ll find us. If you want to move and improve the world, start here.