Warehouse Technician

Wabtec; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Plainfield, CT is seeking a Warehouse Technician to support receiving, packing, picking and shipping in a temperature-controlled warehouse setting. The role includes light assembly work and maintaining safety, quality and productivity while serving the customer with accuracy.

You will use Oracle and WMS applications, operate forklifts, read pick tickets, and collaborate with team members to meet daily goals and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year warehousing experience.
• Minimum 6 months forklift driving experience.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Meet job requirements relative to Safety, Productivity, Quality, Attendance, and team environment.
• Packing of parts, loading/unloading, order picking, counting, wrapping, packing, shipping and receiving, stockkeeping, cycle-counting, and housekeeping.
• Utilize ORACLE and various Warehouse Management System (WMS) applications.
• Read and interpret pick tickets, packing instructions, safety alerts, or other communications as needed.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Learning new skills

Tools

Oracle (WMS)

Job description

Warehouse Technician

Summary

Warehouse Technicians perform warehouse duties including (but not limited to): receiving, stock picking, packing, shipping and light assembly work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet job requirements relative to Safety, Productivity, Quality, Attendance, and team environment.
• Packing of small and large parts, loading and unloading trucks, order picking, parts counting, wrapping products, export packing, crating, labeling, shipping and receiving, stockkeeping, cycle-counting, and housekeeping.
• Utilize ORACLE and various Warehouse Management System (WMS) applications.
• Utilize various PC applications, including RF picking.
• Read and interpret pick tickets, packing instructions, safety alerts, or other communications as needed.
• Read and interpret drawings and instructions for light assembly work
• Operate various types of forklifts and other equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year prior warehousing experience
• Minimum of 6 months Forklift Driving experience

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Safety procedures and practices
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with overtime as needed
• Forklift Certification
• 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.

Physical Demands:

• Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit throughout the workday.
• 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.

Work Environment:

• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment