Locomotive Materials & Logistics Specialist

Wabtec Careers; Selkirk (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in New York is seeking a Materials Specialist for our Locomotive Maintenance Facility. You will ensure maintenance materials are available, manage stock on a 24/7 shop floor, and coordinate inbound/outbound shipments and material handling.

The role requires forklift operation, cycle counting, and inventory forecasting. Training will be provided for locomotive-specific procedures and Oracle-based asset repair workflows. Join a team that keeps locomotives moving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to operate multiple computer applications and enter/research information accurately and efficiently.
• Successful previous experience working in a logistics or shipping/receiving work environment.
• Previous experience safely operating forklifts and other shop equipment.
• A high level of attention to detail in juggling multiple duties/responsibilities.
• Must have the ability to work in warehouse/shop environment.
• Previous experience or ability to work non-standard/shop coverage work schedules.
• The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management and inventory control in a 24/7 shop environment.
• Pull material from warehouse for shop use and ensure correct locomotive assignment.
• Manage stockouts and ETA updates for out-of-stock parts.
• Perform daily cycle counts to reconcile inventory on hands.
• Forecast material needs for inbound and in-shop locomotives.
• Quality control on inbound/outbound shipments and resolve delays.
• Arrange LTL/Expedite shipments with proper paperwork and BOLs.
• Use software to order, receive, ship, and track material; handle Hazmat shipping docs.
• Read mechanical drawings to determine required material.
• Operate forklift with daily shift inspections.
• Compile reports on inventory metrics.
• Process sales of material.
• Update Oracle for repair cycle assets to return stock quickly.
• Restock warehouse and shop floor material.
• General warehouse housekeeping and organization.
• Process warranty claims on removable cores.
• Daily counts of large assets and verify serial numbers.
• Handle material requests from Circle of Service shops with correct parts and shipments.
• Wear safety equipment on shift.
• Record material transactions in system.
• Assemble customer orders and prepare pallets.
• Assist/lead physical inventory counting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Cycle counts

Forecasting

Oracle

Shipping

Receiving

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ryder portal

Hazmat shipping docs

Oracle

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in New York is seeking a Materials Specialist for our Locomotive Maintenance Facility. You will ensure maintenance materials are available, manage stock on a 24/7 shop floor, and coordinate inbound/outbound shipments and material handling.

The role requires forklift operation, cycle counting, and inventory forecasting. Training will be provided for locomotive-specific procedures and Oracle-based asset repair workflows. Join a team that keeps locomotives moving.