Material Handler I - Yard (1st Shift)

Passionate about making a difference and being a part of a team that is constantly shaping the future?

At Wabash, our Purpose is ‘To Change How The World Reaches You.’ From factory floor to corporate offices, you will be a part of an elite team that provides groundbreaking solutions in the transportation, logistics and distribution industries.

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash. Here, every voice matters!

Let’s Talk About Your Qualifications:

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of and work in a safe manner.
• Able to read numbers and letters in sequential order.
  
  

About the Role:

The Material Handler Level 1 associates perform tasks such as moving boards/sticks/components from location to location by hand based on the specifications of the material.

Your Responsibilities:

• Maintains a consistent flow of materials as necessary.
• Assures that materials are within quality criteria and properly orientated.
• Process non-conforming materials per process requirements.
• Fixes jams and or piles of materials on conveyors and in machinery.
• May be required to do other duties as requested by coordinator or supervisor.
• Performs some housekeeping in work area as needed.
  
  

Benefits:

• Company paid uniforms
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Excellent health benefits, including dental and vision
• 401k with match
• Interest free tool loan
  
  

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
• Seek to Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn – Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic – Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together – Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Requires minimum of 9-10 hours standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, with a full range of body mechanics/movements
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of stairs and climbing in and out of trucks or working in tight spaces.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE)
  
  

Working Conditions and Environment:

The work environment includes exposure to high decibels of noise, temperature, weather variations, metal welding processes and chemicals, which may include solvents, undercoating, paint, and caulking. Fast paced environment with moving equipment and motorized vehicles running at all times.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.