Production Operator - Lexington Location

Wabtec Corporation; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Careers is seeking a Material Handler in Lexington, Tennessee. In this role, you will load, unload, and move materials within the plant while ensuring safety is your top priority. You need a high school diploma and at least 1 year of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment. The hourly pay range is $21.00–$23.00, depending on skills and experience. Join us to work in a dynamic team focused on delivering quality products efficiently.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment necessary for assembly operations.
• Good listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials onto/from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Drive industrial lift trucks and electric carts.
• Clean work area and equipment as required.

Skills

Assembly experience

Good listening skills

Team player

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Industrial lift trucks

Electric carts

Job description

Job Description

You will work with a broad range of talented individuals to deliver quality products in a timely manner. You’ll work alongside Assemblers and partner with professionals across multiple departments.

As a Material Handler, you will follow specified work instructions to load, unload, and move material within or near plant, yard, or work site, while continually looking for ways to improve production processes and making safety your top priority.

Responsibilities

• Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Perform Kanban movement, opening and closing containers.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Secure materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Count, weigh, and record the number of units of materials moved or handled for stock requisition or Kanban records.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on containers.
• Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band together.
• Remove samples of materials, label them with identifying information, and take samples to a laboratory for analysis.
• Drive industrial lift trucks, electric carts, industrial sweeper, and company pick‑up truck.
• Make simple adjustments and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Assemble crates or boxes to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
• Clean work area, spillage, and equipment as required.
• Wrap and crate various units.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment necessary for assembly operations in an industrial setting.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and be a good team player.

Physical Demands

Employees are required to use hands and arms to finger, handle, or feel items; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. The work environment may expose employees to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise. Work may involve varied heights, including steps, ladders, and scaffold platforms.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $21.00–$23.00 per hour. Actual pay may vary based on training, skills, experience, education, business needs, market demands, and location.

EEO and Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Wabtec is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes talent of all backgrounds, including race, gender, age, disability, and veteran status.