Locomotive Materials Specialist

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Locomotive Materials Specialist in Topeka, Kansas, as part of its Field Services Americas team. The role is onsite at a customer's facility, supporting customers who run GE/Wabtec locomotives by keeping maintenance materials available for repairs. Training is provided, and the position covers a 24/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Pull materials from the warehouse for shop use and conduct daily cycle counts and weekly stockouts to fix inventory inconsistencies
• Assist with forecasting material needs for inbound and in-shop locomotives and arrange LTL and expedited shipments
• Ensure quality control of inbound and outbound shipments and interpret mechanical drawings to identify needed parts
• Use software to order, receive, ship and track materials, and retrieve repair-cycle assets from the shop floor
• Process sales of material, run inventory reports, handle warranty claims and coordinate physical inventory counts
• Build customer orders from stock and keep the warehouse organized
• Operate a forklift, carry out shift inspections and wear required PPE

Required profile

• High school diploma / GED
• Previous experience in a logistics or shipping/receiving environment
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other shop equipment
• Ability to complete Wabtec Materials Certification Training within 12 months of hire
• Willingness to work various shifts, including overnight, and to work in a shop environment

Required skills

• Basic mathematical calculations
• Inventory software and Microsoft applications
• Forklift operation

What we offer

• Pay of $20.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and other factors
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits, and possibly an annual bonus
• In-depth training and certification in materials management