Material Specialist

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 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! Who will you be working with? As a member of the Field Services Americas team, you will be responsible for helping our customer (CPKC) maintain their fleet of Wabtec locomotives by providing exceptional materials management and logistics support. You will be part of a team made up of Wabtec materials experts, all working to ensure our customer’s fleet is running at optimal levels. How will you make a difference? As a member of the Wabtec Field Service Team (CPKC), you will be responsible for all areas of Material handling and support for our end customer. This position works onsite at our customer's facility where you'll play a critical function in ensuring maintenance materials are always available for locomotive repairs and maintenance. Our Materials Specialists are trained subject matter experts in our parts and logistics processes. They receive world-class training and become certified in materials management for state-of-the-art locomotive engines. With over 27,000 global employees Wabtec provides rich career development and growth opportunities for our employees. What do we want to know about you? High school diploma / GED / or at least 1-3 years of recent and relevant work history. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability and willingness to lift approximately 35 lbs. regularly. Successful previous experience working in a logistics or shipping/receiving work environment. Previous experience safely operating forklifts and other shop equipment. A high level of attention to detail in juggling multiple duties/responsibilities. Must have the ability to work in warehouse/ heavy shop environment. Experience, willingness, and ability to work in shop environment and to work various shifts on various days as required, including having a flexible work schedule to perform auditing and training on various shifts. The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance. A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal. Possess good communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is a must. Don’t have experience with locomotives? That’s ok! We provide in-depth technical training to give our materials specialist the knowledge and expertise needed to be successful. What will your typical day look like? Pulling material from warehouse for shop use and ensuring material is issued to correct locomotive with all necessary information: position, serial number, removal reason, service sheet.…

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