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at Wabtec

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It's not just about your career... or your job title...it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters...do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are the doers. The leaders. The makers. Our teams are hungry to make history, acting with integrity to relentlessly improve people's lives. It's time to stop dreaming about the future; let's build it together.

If you are interested in joining our Talent Community, please share your resume with us. When a position that matches your qualifications becomes available it's that much easier to connect!

It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

You will be working with a new distribution team, working to build a culture of dependability and creating a culture where customers rely on you for unyielding quality.

How will you make a difference?

As a driver for the distribution team, you will be responsible for ensuring product is pick or put away accurately. You will use either a stand-up reach truck or order picker to accomplish this. Your work will go to help keep the world's transportation system keeps moving. The material that we distribute truly has a global impact and you can help us be successful.

What do we want to know about you?

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Ability to use warehouse management systems such as Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Yonder etc.

  • MS Office Skills

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of Safety procedures and practices

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule with overtime as needed

  • Forklift experience is extremely preferred

  • Able to learn new skills or equipment

  • Prior PC experience with ORACLE or equivalent

  • Strong communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the customer in mind


What will your typical day look like?

  • Coordinate external and intercompany requests for shipping and receiving documents

  • Coordinate logistics communications between customers, customer service, warehouse, and freight carriers

  • Interface with Customer Service Representatives regarding shipment information

  • Tracking of expected shipments

  • Dock scheduling

  • Fulfill requests for shipment POD's

  • Track and analyze mis-shipments to ensure they don't occur again

  • Track and analyze customer on-time delivery

  • Maintain monthly reporting deliverables

  • Execute daily processes in ERP system to assist warehouse shipping and receiving

  • File paperwork daily

  • Process employee hours in time and attendance program

  • Answer and direct telephone calls

  • Monitor and direct incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail for pickup

  • Greet visitors to the plant and direct visitors to the correct location

  • Make travel arrangements for staff as needed

  • Organize and facilitate workflow to ensure a productive workplace

  • Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors

  • Backup purchasing and warehouse personnel when needed

  • Create or modify work orders and sales orders when needed

  • Manage inventory of office supplies; requisition supplies and equipment from purchasing department when needed

  • Operate office machinery such as computers, photocopiers, and printers; perform light maintenance and troubleshooting


What about the physical demands of the job?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit throughout the work day

  • Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds

  • Employee is required to use mobile equipment at times

  • Employee is regularly required to wear PPE

  • Employee is regularly required to use manual dexterity to operate hand tools

  • Requires regular daily attendance and interaction with other employees

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Plainfield, IN

Wabtec

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations.

Who We Are Looking For

As one of the largest suppliers in the rail industry, Wabtec keeps the global economy moving, helping our customers here and around the world transport people, goods, and services. And military personnel are a big part of our success story.

Did you know one in five employees in the North American rail industry come from the military? At Wabtec, we have a long history of working closely with veterans and transitioning them into successful employees and leaders. At Wabtec, you will experience a familiar unity in how we work as a team, the values we share, and the way we serve our customers.

Wabtec is actively seeking transitioning military service members, military veterans, and military spouses across the globe. We value the skills you have developed and the service you have provided our country. We also understand the value you will bring to our organization. Join us.

Should I Apply?

Wabtec is a mission-focused team, a family coming together to revolutionize the way the world moves. We understand our customers and are committed to delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions. Our collaboration, passion, operational rigor, and long track record of delivering innovative solutions to the transportation industry sets our company apart.

Does this sound like your next mission? At Wabtec, you will find a competitive salary package, great benefits, and a robust training program with development opportunities worldwide. Over the years we have supported all of our active-duty military employees while still serving in the reserves. Our values emphasize people first, embracing diversity, and a focus on safety and innovation.

Come grow your career with a winning company with a great culture, a place where you can feel supported by other military employees and thrive.

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