Aviation Warehouse Specialist

Western Aircraft, Inc.; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Aircraft Inc. is seeking an Aviation Warehouse Specialist to support the Warehouse Manager with inventory control, picking, delivering, cycle counts, and processing returns. The role also includes duties of an Incoming Inspector and ensuring smooth parts flow in and out of inventory.

You will work indoors in a controlled environment, lift up to 50 pounds, and may use a forklift. A pre-employment drug screen, background check, valid driver’s license, and ability to obtain an airport

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in inventory control.
• Experience issuing inventory from stock.
• Experience with data entry in a computer database.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Will Call orders and process payments when necessary.
• Monitor warehouse counter and handle part requests and shipments.
• Prepare requisitions for Parts Runners and support deliveries.
• Create sales order requisitions.
• Calculate freight charges and generate invoices and packing slips.
• Perform cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Organize parts in bins, update shelf life and quantities.
• Pick parts for requisitions using FIFO and verify lot numbers.
• Verify part numbers, serial numbers and quantities of received parts.
• Visually inspect parts for damage and report findings.
• Move large items using two-man method or forklift.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

ERP systems

Parts handling

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary

The Aviation Warehouse Specialist works in a supportive role with the Warehouse Manager in various ways with warehouse functions such as: inventory control to include picking, delivering, and performing cycle counts; processing parts returns; helping prepare theParts Runnerfor their duties; and other duties as assigned. This position includes the duties of an Incoming Inspector and is trained for this role by a designee of the Chief Inspector. This position has the ultimate responsibility for the overall flow of parts in and out of inventory along with a major supportive role in the other sub departments within the Warehouse department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares Will Call orders and receives payment when necessary
• Monitors warehouse customer counter as required with part requests and unexpected shipments
• Prepares work order requisitions for Parts Runners to assist in deliveries and supports them as needed
• Prepares sales order requisitions
• Calculates incoming freight charges; compares to charts and generates computerized invoices and packing slips
• Performs cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory
• Places parts (ordered/returned) in their proper bin locations, updates shelf life, quantities, and serial numbers
• Picks parts for requisitions and sales orders using FIFO system; verifies lot, control numbers, and quantities
• Verifies part numbers, serial numbers and quantity of all physical parts received
• Visually inspects parts/material for damage caused by manufacturer, packaging protocol, or shipping company
• Identifies potentially unapproved/damaged parts, quarantines and reports these findings to shipper, work order lead, and/or the Chief Inspector to request confirmation and instruction on parts and materials in question.
• Moves larger items utilizing two-man concept or a forklift as necessary

Experience & Competencies:

• Minimum one (1) years’ experience in an inventory control function
• Minimum one (1) years’ experience issuing inventory from stock
• Minimum one (1) years’ experience with a computer database program performing data entry
• Candidates with skills using ERP are preferred

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
• Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Occasional lifting and carrying to 50 pounds.

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.