Shipping and Receiving Technician

Wabtec Now hiring for a Shipping and Receiving Technician – Direct Hire

Location: Kansas City, MO

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Wabtec is seeking a Materials Handler to support shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material movement operations within our manufacturing facility. This role is critical to maintaining production flow by ensuring materials, components, and customer orders are accurately received, stored, tracked, and delivered to the appropriate locations. The ideal candidate has warehouse or manufacturing logistics experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Job Duties

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming shipments.
• Pull, stage, pack, and prepare materials and customer orders for shipment.
• Process shipping documents and labels for FedEx, UPS, LTL, and freight carriers.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Complete material transactions and inventory updates within Oracle ERP.
• Load and unload materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Deliver materials to production areas to support manufacturing schedules.
• Unpack materials from crates, pallets, and shipping containers.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and resolve shipping or receiving discrepancies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment following 5S standards.
• Perform equipment inspections and follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Support additional warehouse and material-handling activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, associate degree, or technical certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in materials handling, shipping and receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience working with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documentation, inventory reports, and receiving paperwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience within railroad, aerospace, automotive, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with FedEx, UPS, XPO, or other shipping carrier systems.
• Forklift and pallet jack operating experience.
• Logistics or supply chain training or certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanners, or inventory software is preferred.
• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment is beneficial.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, or order fulfillment is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate dependability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are well positioned for success as a Shipping and Receiving Technician.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and organize products in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures and production conditions as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Workplace with opportunities for growth and advancement.

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What You Will Do

As a Shipping and Receiving Technician you will receive incoming shipments, inspect materials, prepare outbound orders, verify inventory, organize warehouse stock, complete shipping and receiving documentation, and help maintain accurate inventory records. You will safely move products throughout the warehouse while supporting efficient shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment operations.

A Shipping and Receiving Technician contributes to efficient warehouse operations by helping products move safely and accurately from receiving through final shipment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

The Shipping and Receiving Technician works with inventory, shipping documentation, warehouse equipment, and storage systems while maintaining productivity and workplace safety. Accurate work helps ensure customer orders are completed successfully.

This profession is well suited for individuals who value teamwork, responsibility, and dependable warehouse operations.