Warehouse Associate WMS 3W - Military Veterans

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.

All Warehouse Associates will perform multiple tasks in any combination and concentration of the mentioned areas and will rotate through all or most of the processes rather than being assigned to a specific task. Warehouse Associates must be able to work as part of a team.

Warehouse Associates will perform duties, including but not limited to:

• Receiving, order picking, packing (wrapping, crating, labeling), and shipping of both large and small materials
• Operate various forklift trucks, and other material transport equipment (cranes, tuggers, pallet jacks, etc.) as needed
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Parts counting, including inventory audits and cycle-counting
• Utilize ORACLE and other various PC and web applications to review, enter and edit data
• Generate shipping labels, packing slips, etc. and verify accuracy
• Engage in activities to prevent loss or damage of materials
• General housekeeping of warehouse
• Read and interpret pick tickets, packing instructions, safety alerts, drawings, or other communications as needed
• Work with other Warehouse Associates and Support Staff on improving warehouse processes through team meetings; promote climate of cooperation
• Perform all activities in a manner that meets GE Manufacturing Solutions' standards for integrity, safety and quality

Qualifications/Basic Requirements

• 4-day (Monday through Thursday), 10-hour shift work week. Shift hours are 5:00AM - 3:30PM (1st shift) and 3:15PM - 1:45AM (2nd Shift). Must be able to work scheduled shift hours.
• Starting pay rate is $21.94 per hour (up to $22.39/hour after 6-month progression and $23.11/hr at 4 years of service) with additional night shift differential of $1/hr.
• High-school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs and safety shoes
• Must be willing to work in a tobacco-free environment
• Be willing to take a drug test & submit to a background check as part of the selection process
• Be willing to submit to random drug tests
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
• Must be willing to work as necessary to meet the requirements of the position, including the ability to work occasional weekends and scheduled overtime
• Must be able to complete some operations at heights up to 20 ft.
• Must be able to climb and complete some work on ladders
• Must be able to lift material up to 40 lbs.
• Must have ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment
• Must be able to adhere to standards, do a quality job in a safe manner and within acceptable time
• Every employee will be an in-process inspector

Desired characteristics

• 1 year of experience in manufacturing and warehouse environment
• Prior Forklift Driving experience; Forklift Certification
• Safety mindset; knowledge of safety procedures and practices
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, quality and safety documents, or other information critical to job performance; strong communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with overtime as needed
• Prior ERP system experience (ORACLE, SAP, etc); computer literacy
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the customer in mind
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Manual dexterity for using hand tools to perform essential functions

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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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.