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.

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, 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?

You will be part of our Shipping and Receiving Materials Handling team, collaborating closely with buyers and production leaders to ensure the accurate and efficient movement of materials throughout the plant. You will also work with Quality, Inventory control and Manufacturing teams to meet production schedules, resolve Shipping and Receiving issues and support inventory accuracy.

How will you make the difference

As a materials handler you will be a key link in our supply chain, ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of materials and components for the production/remanufacturing of railroad equipment. You will help us to keep a safe, clean and organized work environment using 5s approach, ensure accurate and timely receiving, storage and delivery of parts and materials. Support the production team by producing materials to the correct locations, collaborating with other departments to resolve inventory and shipping and receiving discrepancies.

Schedule: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120 

What we want to know about you:

Minimum Qualifications and requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

Required Qualifications

Preferred: Highschool diploma or GED or associate degree or technical certificate in logistics, supply chain or related field.

2+ years of experience in materials handling, shipping and receiving or warehouse operations within manufacturing- railroad, aerospace or automotive industry experience strongly preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), experience with Oracle or other ERP systems required.

Familiarity with shipping and receiving systems is a plus (FedEx, UPS, XPO, etc.)

Forklift and pallet jack experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:        

Ability to read and interpret shipping and receiving documents, bills and inventory reports.

Strong attention to details, accuracy and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What will your typical day look like?

Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment.

Receive, inspect and document incoming shipments.

Perform accurate cycle counts and maintain inventory records.

Pull, pack and stage materials and customer orders for shipment.

Process shipping and receiving labels and documentation for FedEx, UPS, LTL, and freight carriers.

Load and unload materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other materials handler equipment.

Delivering materials to production areas in a timely manner.

Perform necessary ERP transactions in Oracle.

Support other materials-handling functions as needed to meet production and shipping deadlines.

Provide production departments with material needed or requested in a timely and organized manner.

Unloading customer material from Crates, pallets and other shipping containers.

Follow safety procedures, ensure compliance with PPE requirements.

Perform equipment inspections and follow our 2-minute warning as part of our safety procedures.

Other tasks might be assigned as needed.

What about the physical demand of the job:

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Employees are required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Employees are required to walk, stand, bend and lift throughout the day.

This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, including full shifts as part of the essential job and responsibilities.

The position requires the employee to be on-site during the scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

Work is performed in non-temperature-controlled production facilities, with exposure to varying temperatures and other environmental factors.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $19.75.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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 that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.