Material Handler

Republic Airways

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Republic Airways seeks a dedicated individual to manage aircraft parts and materials. The role involves ensuring timely delivery, proper handling of parts, and maintenance of stockroom. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, be able to operate forklifts, and pass hazardous materials training. Work requires attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The position supports 24-hour operations and may require some travel.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.
Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
Able to operate forklifts and other machinery.

Responsibilities

Accurately issue and deliver parts to various departments.
Ensure proper handling of aircraft parts during transactions.
Receive, inspect and log parts and materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Purpose

Maintains, ships, and handles aircraft parts and material. Ensures timely location and acquisition of parts/materials for maintenance.

Essential Duties

Accurately issue and/or deliver parts and materials to various departments. Ensure timely location and acquisition of parts/materials for Maintenance using the computer tracking system and other resources.
Ensure proper handling of aircraft parts during transactions, shipping, and receiving to avoid damage, flight cancellations or delays.
Perform accurate and timely computer system transactions including parts/materials issue and returns, warehouse transfers and bin transfers.
Receive and inspect parts and materials. Log information in computer.
Ensure parts/materials are properly stored, identified and comply with Shelf Life programs.
Expedite past‑due repair and purchase orders for critical spare requirements.
Maintain awareness of Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) to prevent entry of SUP into Company inventories.
Perform shipping functions of hazardous and non‑hazardous material using a variety of options, including creating and delivering counter‑to‑counter shipments for air transport.
Review the computer system daily for open requisitions to determine if requested parts/materials are still needed and to cancel/delete outdated requisitions. Conduct inventory cycle counts. Accurately report discrepancies.
Work with different departments to ensure maintenance tasks are completed to support the organization.
Conduct monthly self‑audits including shelf life, hazardous shipping files and various FAA audits.
Maintain tooling needed to perform maintenance tasks.
Maintain a secure, clean and orderly stockroom per Company policies and procedures and FAA requirements.
Ensure compliance with hazardous materials/dangerous goods regulations. Follow and comply with all Environmental Protection Agency policies that impact the airline.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old.
Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
Able to operate forklifts and other machinery.
Must be able to pass and remain current on HAZMAT Dangerous Goods Handling course.
Possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office and Word.
Must be willing to travel for training and company needs.
Must be a self‑starter who can provide excellent customer service.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Previous experience in warehouse, parts, supply chain, etc. is helpful.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must be able to properly communicate between departments.

Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Decision Making

Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low.

Physical Demands