Shipping & Receiving Technician

Wabtec•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of the Shipping and Receiving Materials Handling team, collaborating closely with buyers and production leaders to ensure the accurate and efficient movement of materials throughout the plant. The technician will also work with Quality, Inventory control and Manufacturing teams to meet production schedules, resolve Shipping and Receiving issues and support inventory accuracy. As a materials handler, the technician will be a key link in the supply chain, ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of materials and components for the production/remanufacturing of railroad equipment. They will help maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment using a 5s approach, ensure accurate and timely receiving, storage and delivery of parts and materials. The role supports the production team by producing materials to the correct locations, collaborating with other departments to resolve inventory and shipping and receiving discrepancies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or associate degree or technical certificate in logistics, supply chain or related field.
2+ years of experience in materials handling, shipping and receiving or warehouse operations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems required.
Ability to read and interpret shipping and receiving documents, bills and inventory reports.
Strong attention to details, accuracy and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing- railroad, aerospace or automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with shipping and receiving systems is a plus (FedEx, UPS, XPO, etc.).
Forklift and pallet jack experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment.
Receive, inspect and document incoming shipments.
Perform accurate cycle counts and maintain inventory records.
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 using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other materials handler equipment.
Deliver materials to production areas in a timely manner.
Perform necessary ERP transactions in Oracle.
Support other materials-handling functions as needed to meet production and shipping deadlines.
Provide production departments with material needed or requested in a timely and organized manner.
Unload customer material from crates, pallets and other shipping containers.
Follow safety procedures, ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
Perform equipment inspections and follow our 2-minute warning as part of our safety procedures.
Other tasks might be assigned as needed.