Warehouse Associate II at Wabtec Corporation in Salem, VA, United States

Job description

• Job Description
• You will work with a collaborative Warehouse and Materials team that supports production through accurate and timely material flow. This role partners closely with other warehouse associates, inventory control, production teams, and leadership to maintain inventory accuracy, support line delivery, and keep daily operations running smoothly.
• As a member of the warehouse team, you will be responsible for supporting daily production through accurate and timely material movement across receiving, picking, kitting, line delivery, shipping, and inventory functions. You will ensure inventory accuracy, complete ERP transactions, and identify and escalate material issues that impact operations.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory tasks
• Perform inventory counts, cycle counts, and discrepancy investigation
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Maintain organized, compliant warehouse and lineside material areas
• Perform accurate ERP transactions for material movement and inventory changes
• Identify material shortages, damage, or system discrepancies and escalate appropriately
• Support kitting and delivery of materials to production at the point of use
• Provide on‑the‑job guidance and cross‑training to Warehouse Associate I roles
• Assist with daily task coordination to support coverage and priority changes
• Communicate operational issues, risks, or delays to leadership

Requirements

• Do you have at least 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or warehouse operations?
• Do you have a forklift certification or demonstrate equipment proficiency?
• Can you lift up to 50lbs and work on a ship floor?
• Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft office suite?
• Do you have experience with kitting, line delivery, or cycle counting?
• Do you have experience acting as an informal team resource or trainer?

Skills

Required

• ERP or warehouse system experience
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $20.00-$23.00 per hour
• 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.