Shipping & Receiving Technician

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Technician in Kansas City, Missouri, to join its Shipping and Receiving Materials Handling team. You will work with buyers, production leaders, Quality, Inventory Control and Manufacturing teams to keep materials moving safely and accurately through the plant, supporting the production and remanufacturing of railroad equipment. The schedule is 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment using the 5S approach.
• Receive, inspect and document incoming shipments, then deliver materials to production areas on time.
• Perform accurate cycle counts and keep inventory records up to date.
• 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 with forklifts, pallet jacks or other equipment, and unload customer material from crates, pallets and containers.
• Perform ERP transactions in Oracle and support other materials-handling functions to meet deadlines.
• Follow safety procedures, wear PPE, and carry out equipment inspections.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, or an associate degree or technical certificate in logistics, supply chain or a related field.
• 2+ years of materials handling, shipping and receiving or warehouse experience in manufacturing (railroad, aerospace or automotive) strongly preferred.
• Ability to read shipping documents, bills and inventory reports, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Physical demands: lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, standing for long periods, and working in non-temperature-controlled facilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems required.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred; familiarity with shipping carriers (FedEx, UPS, XPO) is a plus.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $21.00, with base pay subject to change.
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement options, and possible annual bonus depending on eligibility.