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Material Handler

Wabtec
8 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Buffalo Grove, IL, United States
$20 - $23 USD hourly
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Job Description 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 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 30K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! How will you make a difference? Performs manual and clerical duties related to storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies. 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. What do we want to know about you? High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Technical associate’s degree; 3 – 6 years of work-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. What will your typical day look like? Counts, weighs, or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records. Transport material from receiving areas to storage locations or designated areas. Understanding warehouse locations and inventory systems. Providing needed parts to assembly cells. Monitor stock levels and report low inventory to management. Perform cycle counts and enter results in ERP system. Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage. Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation. Knowledge of record keeping practices. Knowledge of safety practices. Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects. Utilizes computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Ability to follow instructions, and management directive. Ensure a safe working environment, good housekeeping and 5’s for your respective area and all VBI. What about the physical demands of the job? The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach hands and arms and talk or…

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