Lead Materials Specialist

Amerijet Holdings, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. is seeking a Lead Materials Specialist to oversee stockroom activities, ensure accurate inventory, and coordinate shipping/receiving operations.

The role requires strong documentation, leadership on shift, and compliance with safety and security procedures. Responsibilities include supervising stock clerks, processing receiving documents, and coordinating shipments while maintaining inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of material services experience in a warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to read simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Must read, speak and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate lifting devices.
• Must maintain a valid SIDA badge and driver’s license.
• Willingness to work 8- or 10-hour shifts, 24/7.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversees shipping and receiving with proper documentation.
• Manages stockroom activities and oversees shift operations.
• Oversees dispensing of parts and supplies to mechanics with proper records.
• Processes receiving documents by stock clerks and maintains records.
• Ensures security of inventory and stock areas.
• Investigates discrepancies between inventory and records.
• Performs periodic inventories and supports annual audit.
• Assigns duties to subordinates and reviews performance.
• Oversees maintenance of stockroom vehicles and forklifts.
• Establishes procedures for disposal of outdated consumables per policy.
• Stores articles by identifying information and prepares shipments as needed.
• Prepares and documents shipments via FedEx, Comat, or local couriers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Recordkeeping

Reading/writing English

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Shift leadership

Ownership of processes

Security badge (SIDA)

Driver's license

Team training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Materials Specialist receives, stores and issues equipment, materials, supplies, merchandise, or tools, and complies stock records in stockroom, warehouse or storage yard. Leads and oversees Amerijet’s stock room activities while on shift.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the shipping and receiving of all materials and the proper complete documentation thereof. Leads and oversees Amerijet’s stock room activities while on shift.
• Oversees the dispensing of parts and supplies to mechanics and custodial personnel, insuring proper documentation of these transactions, and recording it in computer if required.
• Oversees the processing of all receiving documents by stock clerks/materials specialists.
• Oversees security of the areas, inventory and materials under the control of the department.
• Investigates, determines reason, and corrects discrepancies between inventory and stock control records.
• Accomplishes periodic internal inventories for verification of record accuracy and assists in the annual physical inventory for the audit of the company’s financial records.
• Assigns duties to subordinates and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Reviews and applies work performance of subordinate personnel and praises or disciplines as necessary.
• Oversees the routine maintenance requirements of the department’s vehicles and off-site warehouse forklifts.
• Establishes procedures and enforces compliance for the disposal of all out-of-date consumables and recertification of limited shelf‑life components in accordance with Amerijet General Maintenance Manual.
• Stores articles in bins, on floor or on shelves, according to identifying information such as style, size or type of material.
• Fills orders or issues supplies from stock.
• Prepares periodic, special or perpetual inventory of stock.
• Complies reports on use of stock handling equipment, adjustments of inventory count and stock records, spoilage of or damage to stock, location changes, and refusal of shipment.
• Determines methods of storage, identification and stock location, considering temperature, humidity, height and weight limits, turnover, floor loading capacities, and required space.
• Moves or transports material or supplies to other departments and other stations.
• Prepares for shipments as needed, all materials being shipped using various methods such as Federal Express, Comat, Counter to Counter, or parts driver, and completes all documentation required to do so, such as waybills, declarations, etc.
• Assumes the essential duties and responsibilities of the Manager Stockroom, as and when required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Performance Standards/Measurements

• Accurately counts, sorts, or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on requisition or purchase order. Disburses stock among production workers, keeps records of materials issued. Processes orders or issues supplies from stock. Receives completed and approved requisitions for materials not able to provide from existing stores. Secures articles in bins, on floor or on shelves, according to identifying information such as style, size or type of material.
• Produces reports on use of stock handling equipment, adjustments of inventory count and stock records, spoilage of or damage to stock, location changes, and refusal of shipment.
• Must attain established work standards of quantity and quality on a consistent basis by process or function.
• Consistently follows Company policies and procedures (including governmental and safety) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, Education and Experience

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Min. 2 years of material services experience in a warehouse environment.
• Administration skills. Must have attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence.
• Must be able to handle delicate components, and ensure materials received are free of damage, or missing parts.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups' situations to customers, client and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to deal with problems, and can decide when a problem needs to be escalated.Ability to take ownership and follow company processes.
• Be able to operate forklifts and other lifting devices.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.
• Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets Amerijet’s insurance standards.
• Willingness to work 8-hr or 10-hr shift covering 24/7.
• Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Identification of HAZMAT Materials and knowledge of proper handling.
• Ability to read, speak and understand Spanish.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will not have direct reports but will require overseeing shift activities and providing training for new team members.

Language Skills

The employee must possess good interpersonal and communications skills, be able to effectively present information, respond to questions from managers and co-workers.

Physical Activities and Requirements of the Position

The employee is regularly required to stand, frequently required walk, use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Required to work in confined spaces.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; move about the facility. Must be able to work well under pressure. This position may require limited traveling.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

AAP/EEO Statement

Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regards to race, color religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factors under federal, state or local law. Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs accommodation for the application process due to a disability, should send an e-mail to [e-mail].