Logistician

Summit Aviation; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Logistician to manage receipt, storage, distribution and shipment of U.S. Government and Boeing property. This role reports to the Logistics Manager and emphasizes safety and accuracy in daily operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of shipping/receiving experience, with forklift proficiency preferred. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to work as part of a team in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1–3 years in shipping, receiving, inventory or warehouse work.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Purchasing experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store and distribute government and Boeing property.
• Maintain inventory areas and process incoming/outgoing shipments.
• Operate forklift and support program needs.
• Collaborate with team leads on daily support needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Corridor

MS Office

Job description

SUMMIT AVIATION, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

POSITION TITLE: Logistician DATE: October 2026

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt DEPT: Military

LOC: Delaware

POSITION SUMMARY

The Logistician reports to the Logistics Manager and is responsible for the receipt, storage, distribution, and shipment of U.S. Government and Boeing property; operates in compliance with company safety practices and performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receive, inspect, package, store and distribute U.S. Government and Boeing property throughout its life cycle at Summit Aviation.
2. Maintain U.S. Government and Boeing inventory storage areas.
3. Process incoming and outgoing U.S. Government and Boeing shipments.
4. Forklift duties include loading/offloading trucks, Transporting GSE, parts, and supporting program needs.
5. Collaborate with other employees and team leads on assigned program daily support needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Attention to detail is very important. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years of prior shipping, receiving, inventory and warehouse experience is required. Previous Forklift Operating experience is preferred. Purchasing experience is preferred, but not required.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to address multiple priorities effectively and efficiently.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully an individual should be proficient in MS Office applications. Experience in using inventory management software is preferred (Corridor), but not required.

Vehicle Experience:

To safely operate or learn how to safely operate a Forklift.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively and contribute to a team environment and self-direct work.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; walk, talk, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions such as extreme cold and heat, wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts and work in high, precarious places. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and work with explosives. The noise level in the work environment falls within acceptable limits of OSHA guidelines.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.