Material Handler

About the role

Wabtec Corporation, a global provider of equipment, systems and digital solutions for freight and transit rail, is hiring a full-time Material Handler in Duncan. The handler handles and distributes materials from the shipping department, conducts inventory, shipments and supplies throughout the plant and warehouse, packs wooden and overpack boxes and loads customer orders onto trucks.

Key responsibilities

• Pull parts accurately for production areas and stock them in warehouse locations.
• Ship and receive outgoing and incoming materials.
• Pick and pack medium and large packages.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and keep equipment in good condition.
• Complete production and quality assurance forms and comply with safety requirements and company policies.
• Participate in team meetings, continuous improvement activities and follow Quality Management System requirements.
• Use a forklift about 30% or less of the time.

Required profile

• High school graduate or GED.
• 1+ year of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Able to work the first shift (8:30 am - 5:00 pm) and overtime.
• Ability to pick and large pack, and to read and comprehend English procedures.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; drug screen and fitness-for-duty tests apply.

Required skills

• 2+ years of forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a computer to read and input data.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.

Physical demands

• Wear PPE such as steel toe boots, gloves and safety glasses.
• Frequent lifting up to 35 pounds unassisted and 75 pounds with assistance, plus standing, bending and climbing.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature changes and occasional exposure to fumes.

The stated pay is $19.00 per hour, subject to change depending on experience, skills and location. Benefits include health, welfare and retirement options, and possibly an annual bonus.