Material Handler

Wabtec

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
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?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.How will you make a difference?
  • This position performs manual and clerical duties related to storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies. Must report unusual problems to supervisor. Must keep work areas clean and orderly. May be required to perform other related duties as required.
What do we want to know about you?
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical associate’s degree preferred; 3 – 6 years of work-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Communication Skills Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Spanish and/or English at a conversational level.
  • Mechanical Skills: Manual dexterity and ability to work with hand tools such as air power impact guns, rivet guns, air drills, basic hand tools like pliers, hammers, crimpers, cutters, and ability to identify and work with metric and standard tools as wrench sets and drive sockets, power tools such as electric drills, sanders, etc.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Forklift Certification is required.
  • Other Qualifications: Flexibility to work overtime and weekend hours.
  • Ability to read blueprints, previous mechanical/electrical assembly experience, experience with using lifts and hoists, ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Have the initiative to identify safety issues, raise their hand and bring these issues to the Lead person or Supervisor.
What will your typical day look like?
  • Incumbents perform many of the same duties as a Materials Handler Assistant but are distinguished in that incumbent’s exercise decision making and independent judgement due to a broader knowledge of the materials handling operation and provide on the job training and problem resolution to others. Incumbents may be responsible for a higher volume, high dollar amount and/or be assigned responsibility over one or more specified areas. Incumbents are expected to handle high-dollar cost and fragile equipment or supplies and hazardous materials, such as chemicals or gases, when necessary. May be required to lift heavy objects.
  • Transport material from receiving areas to storage locations or designated areas and understanding warehouse locations and inventory systems.
  • Provide needed parts to assembly cells and monitor stock levels and report low inventory to management.
  • Perform cycle counts and enter results in ERP system
  • Counts, weighs, or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
  • Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
What about the physical demands of the job?
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Lift up to 35 pounds.
  • They will be standing 100%
  • Hearing 100%
  • Pushing up to 30 pounds
  • Stooping/bending 20% of the time
  • Reaching 20%
  • Walking 25%
  • Seeing 100%
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).Starting salary is $20.00 - $23.00Who 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!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.

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