Warehouse Operations Technician - Customer Services

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Rail systems must do one thing above all: run. With modern maintenance solutions – from diagnostics to data-based action recommendations, from quick delivery of replacement parts to strategically planned modernization – we ensure your systems' highest reliability and availability: 100% Railability. We are constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions that increase the availability of infrastructure for the society, optimize route usage and create a new quality of travel.

Good service means we are there for our partners and customers when they need us – and beyond. That is because we define ourselves by what we do. Every day, every hour, every minute. We help our customers move the world.

Position Overview:

As a Warehouse Operations Technician, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high energy warehouse environment providing all material to production departments for manufacturing the best rail vehicles in the world. This role focusing on the receiving, put away, picking, kitting, or delivery of material to production. Additionally, the role may focus on the interaction with the MRP system for accurately tracking the material movements.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Follow all safety requirements, including use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Contribute to and maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Specific area or responsibility may include receiving, put away, picking, kitting, or delivery of material to production.
• Ensure transactional accuracy for all material movements - i.e. ensure the correct quantity of material is moved to the specified location, and MRP system transactions are completed correctly.
• Ensure all material is properly identified with appropriate labels and part numbers.
• Carefully handle material to prevent any damage during handling in the warehouse or delivery to production.
• Immediately notify supervisor of any quality or delivery issues
• Use of powered industrial vehicles in the movement of material. Certification for use of some tools and equipment may be required, such as crane, forklift, order picker, scissor lift, and fall protection equipment.
• Meet production schedule for material delivery to production.
• Explain warehouse procedures and processes to fellow workers.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High school education or GED
• 2 years previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Basic English skills - ability to read and understand written instructions and effectively communicate verbally.

We would be impressed if you have:

• Previous warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Powered Industrial Vehicle certification

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Training and certification for use of powered industrial vehicles will be provided.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties:
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
• Frequently lift and move no more than 40 pounds.
• Talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees.  Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.  The base rate range for this position in Lexington, NC is $17.00/hr - $20.91/hr. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.