Material Specialist

Advantage xPO
$21.00-$25.00
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), uniform allowance
United States, Kansas, Topeka
Nov 15, 2024
Material Specialist Location: Topeka, KS Address: 100 SE Adams Street, Topeka, KS 66607 Hiring Manager: Chris Stafford Pay Range: $22 - $25/hr based on experience Schedule: Mon - Fri, 6:30 am - 3:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break. BENEFITS Medical Dental Vision 401k (match) Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Uniform Allowance All supplies/tools provided. Job Description Locomotive Materials Specialist - Barstow, CA Don't have experience with locomotives? That's ok! We provide in-depth training to give our materials specialist the knowledge and expertise needed to be successful. Who will you be working with? As a member of the Field Services Americas team, you will be responsible for helping our customer (BNSF) maintain their fleet of GE/Wabtec locomotives by providing exceptional materials management and logistics support. You will be part of a team made up of Wabtec technical and materials experts, all working to ensure our customer's fleet is running at optimal levels. How will you make a difference? This position works onsite at our customer's facility where you'll play a critical function in ensuring maintenance materials are always available for locomotive repairs and maintenance. Our Materials Advisors are trained subject matter experts in our parts and logistics processes. They receive world-class training and become certified in materials management for state-of-the-art locomotive engines. What do we want to know about you? High school diploma / GED Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations Successful previous experience working in a logistics or shipping/receiving work environment Previous experience safely operating forklifts and other shop equipment Experience with inventory software and Microsoft applications Experience, willingness, and ability to work in shop environment and to work various shifts on various days as required, including having a flexible work schedule to perform auditing and training on various shifts. What will your typical day look like? Overseeing inventory management and control metrics in a 24/7 shop environment, including tasks such as pulling material from the warehouse for shop use, conducting weekly stockouts management, and performing daily cycle counts to address inventory inconsistencies. Forecasting material needs for inbound and in-shop locomotives, ensuring quality control processes for inbound and outbound shipments, and arranging LTL and Expedite shipments. Utilize various software programs to facilitate material ordering, receiving, shipping, and tracking, as well as interpreting mechanical drawings to identify necessary materials. Forklift operation and conducting daily shift inspections. Compile reports on various inventory metrics, process sales of material, and retrieve repair cycle assets from the shop floor. Perform general housekeeping, maintenance, and organization of the warehouse, as well as processing warranty claims and conducting daily counts of large commodity assets. Address requests from Circle of Service shops for locomotive material and assembling customer orders from stock. Coordinate physical inventory counting and fulfilling all other assigned job duties with precision. What about the physical demands of the job? Standing and walking throughout the day Walking on hard and sometimes uneven surfaces throughout the day Walking up and down stairs Climbing on/off of locomotives Wearing all required personal protective gear (hardhat, steel toe boots, ear plugs, eye protection) throughout the day Abiding by all safety rules and requirements Speaking and hearing Typing and operating a computer Working overnight shifts and multiple days in a row, as required You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable). After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. 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