Material Handler

Republic Airways, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking a materials handler to maintain, ship, and manage aircraft parts and materials. The role involves ensuring timely acquisition and proper handling of parts while complying with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in warehouse operations, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other machinery.

Responsibilities

• Accurately issue and deliver parts and materials to various departments.
• Ensure proper handling of aircraft parts during transactions.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and report discrepancies.

Skills

Customer Service

Forklift Operation

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Category:

Mx Materials

Position Purpose

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

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Accurately issue and deliver parts and materials to various departments, ensuring timely location and acquisition using the computer tracking system and other resources.
2. Ensure proper handling of aircraft parts during transactions, shipping, and receiving to avoid damage, flight cancellations, or delays.
3. Perform accurate and timely computer system transactions including parts/materials issue and returns, warehouse transfers, and bin transfers.
4. Receive and inspect parts and materials, logging information in computer.
5. Ensure parts/materials are properly stored, identified, and comply with Shelf Life programs.
6. Expedite past-due repair and purchase orders for critical spare requirements.
7. Maintain awareness of Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) to prevent entry into company inventories.
8. Perform shipping functions of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, including creating and delivering counter-to-counter shipments for air transport.
9. Review the computer system daily for open requisitions to determine if requested parts/materials are still needed and to cancel or delete outdated requisitions. Conduct inventory cycle counts and report discrepancies accurately.
10. Collaborate with different departments to ensure maintenance tasks are completed to support the organization.
11. Conduct monthly self-audits including shelf life, hazardous shipping files, and FAA audits.
12. Maintain tooling needed for maintenance tasks.
13. Maintain a secure, clean, and orderly stockroom per company policies and FAA requirements.
14. Ensure compliance with hazardous materials and dangerous goods regulations, following all Environmental Protection Agency policies impacting the airline.
15. 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.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other machinery.
• Must pass and stay current on HAZMAT Dangerous Goods Handling course.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office and Word.
• Willingness to travel for training and company needs.
• Self-starter with excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Experience in warehouse, parts, supply chain, etc., is helpful.

Language Skills

Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Effective communication in one-on-one and small group situations with customers, clients, and employees. Proper interdepartmental communication skills.

Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability

Ability to follow detailed but straightforward instructions and handle problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

Decision Making

Makes limited decisions, referring to established policies and precedents. Impact of decisions is moderately low.

Physical Demands

Able to focus with clear vision at 20 inches or less. Capable of lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work outdoors in weather conditions within an open hangar, exposed to moderate noise levels.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel, including overnight stays. Ability to support 24-hour operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability, and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.