Material Handler

Wabtec; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is hiring for a material handling role at our Greenville, SC facility. You will load and unload materials, operate a stand-up forklift/order picker, and move items within the manufacturing area while maintaining accurate records and labeling.

Previous forklift certification is required and basic math, reading, and writing skills are essential. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient material flow, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills essential.
• Knowledge of inventory practices preferred.
• Self-starter with multitasking and organizational skills.
• Team player with problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders or instructions to determine materials to move.
• Loads/unloads materials onto/from pallets using forklift or manual handling.
• Secures materials for transport and records moves.
• Conveys materials between storage and designated areas.
• Attaches labels/tags and stacks bundles.

Skills

Forklift certification

Basic math

Reading & writing

Inventory practices

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Order picker

Job description

This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility located in Greenville. We primarily manufacture and overhaul components for the transit industry (subway and commuter rail). We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and stable work environment.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of Transtech, you will be Responsible for loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Opens and closes containers.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or using order picker, stand up forklift and forklift.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Conveys materials from storage to designated area.
• Secures materials from storage to designated area.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moves or handled to stock requisition or Kanban record.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information containers.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands together.
• Assembles crates or boxes to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
• Cleans work area, spillage, and equipment as required.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

• High school degree or 1-3 years of equivalent experience in a related field.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of inventory practices, processes and procedures preferred.
• Previous forklift certification and experience required. Use of forklifts, hoists, hand trucks, etc. is required.
• Self-starter with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Team player with a desire for problem-solving and critical thinking.

Physical and Mental Requirements

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.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.

The starting hourly rate of this position is $21.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

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 accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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