Material Handler

Wabtec•Greenville, SC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility located in Greenville. We primarily manufacture and overhaul components for the transit industry (subway and commuter rail). We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and stable work environment. As a member of Transtech, you will be Responsible for loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near manufacturing facility.

Requirements

High school degree or 1-3 years of equivalent experience in a related field.
Basic math, reading and writing skills.
Previous forklift certification and experience required.
Use of forklifts, hoists, hand trucks, etc. is required.
Self-starter with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Team player with a desire for problem-solving and critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills, including ERP systems experience, preferred.
Basic knowledge of inventory practices, processes and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Opens and closes containers.
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or using order picker, stand up forklift and forklift.
Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Conveys materials from storage to designated area.
Secures materials from storage to designated area.
Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moves or handled to stock requisition or Kanban record.
Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information containers.
Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands together.
Drives industrial lift trucks, electric carts, etc.
Assembles crates or boxes to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
Cleans work area, spillage, and equipment as required.