Shipping & Receiving Technician

Wabtec•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Technician is part of Wabtec’s Shipping and Receiving Materials Handling team, working with buyers, production leaders, Quality, Inventory Control, and Manufacturing to move materials throughout the plant accurately and efficiently. The role supports the production and remanufacturing of railroad equipment by safely receiving, storing, tracking, and delivering parts and materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and helping keep the work area clean and organized using a 5S approach. The position is based at 4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, Missouri, and is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work takes place onsite in a production facility that is not temperature-controlled. The role requires regular lifting and moving of items up to 50 pounds, along with walking, standing, bending, and lifting throughout the day, including standing for extended periods and full shifts. The currently stated hourly rate is $21.00. The posting notes that actual pay may depend on factors such as training, transferable skills, experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. Benefits include health, welfare, and retirement offerings; an annual bonus may also be available if eligible.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in materials handling, shipping and receiving, or warehouse operations within manufacturing.
Experience with Oracle or another ERP system.
Ability to read and interpret shipping and receiving documents, bills, and inventory reports.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift throughout the workday, including standing for extended periods and full shifts.
Ability to work onsite during the scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, associate degree, or technical certificate in logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
Railroad, aerospace, or automotive industry experience.
Familiarity with shipping and receiving systems such as FedEx, UPS, or XPO.
Forklift and pallet jack experience.

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-handling equipment.
Deliver materials to production areas in a timely manner.
Perform necessary ERP transactions in Oracle.
Provide production departments with materials they need or request in a timely and organized manner.
Unload customer materials from crates, pallets, and other shipping containers.
Follow safety procedures and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
Perform equipment inspections and follow the company's 2-minute warning safety procedure.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve inventory and shipping and receiving discrepancies.
Support other materials-handling functions as needed to meet production and shipping deadlines.
Perform other tasks as assigned.