Shipping Coordinator
Wabtec · Warren, Ohio, United States
Who will you be working with?
We are a leading manufacturer specializing in the design and production of forged freight car brake parts, along with other critical truck components. Our commitment to innovation and quality enables us to deliver customized forgings that meet the unique needs of our clients. As our company evolves, we continue to invest in our people and processes to produce outstanding products and services.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Schaefer Equipment group/division, you will be responsible for coordinating daily shipping and receiving activities, reviewing pick sheets and shipping documentation, ensuring orders are prepared and loaded accurately, supporting inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits, coordinating delivery requirements, and maintaining the efficient flow of inbound and outbound materials. This position reports directly to the Shipping Supervisor.
What do we want to know about you?
- HS Diploma or GED preferred.
- Prior experience with shipping and receiving.
What will your typical day look like?
- Run pick sheets to determine product availability and accurately process customer orders.
- Review and prepare shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, pick slips, and other shipping documentation to meet customer and scheduling requirements.
- Coordinate shipping priorities, work assignments, routing, and shipping methods to ensure on-time delivery.
- Ensure materials, equipment, and inventory are properly staged and maintained to support customer demand and operational efficiency.
- Oversee inbound and outbound shipping activities, including receiving, storing, and loading materials.
- Contact Customer Service Representatives, vendors, and suppliers as needed to resolve shipping, delivery, or documentation discrepancies.
- Package products according to customer specifications and maintain accurate labeling and counts on all shipments.
- Utilize Oracle ERP to locate inventory, process material movements, and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, and transport materials safely.
- Determine truck routing and ensure compliance with legal load limits and transportation requirements.
- Perform dock audits of outgoing freight and conduct cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Complete and submit required shipping and receiving paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What about the physical demands of the job?
- Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 65 pounds.
- Must be able to work safely in a heavy manufacturing work environment.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (Example: safety glasses, gloves, earplugs and steel-toed boots)
- Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting, and using hand tools
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 and fitness for duty test.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is currently $22-24. 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. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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