Material Specialist: Forklift & Inventory Control

Aero Alliance, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Health Coach access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aero Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Material Specialist in Houston to manage inbound/outbound material handling, forklift operations, and precise inventory control. You will verify documentation, stock materials, and coordinate with suppliers to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities include using Oracle and Smartsheet, generating reports, and ensuring safety and quality standards in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in warehouse operations.
• Ability to physically lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
• Forklift certification and competence to operate forklifts with 4,500 lb capacity or greater.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and utilize Receiving and Shipping Documentation, Repair Tags, Service Bulletins, and related technical documents.
• Accumulate, verify, and process parts to ensure configuration accuracy; update compliance schedules as necessary.
• Receive, log, and deliver WIP and OSS materials to designated depots.
• Receive and stock 2-bin inventory materials.
• Coordinate return of credit parts and material reallocations.
• Log correspondence such as mail and stage items for requestor pickup or deliveries across multiple building locations.
• Support material-related activities and troubleshoot issues using advanced Oracle system functionalities.
• Resolve material discrepancies, configuration anomalies, and system malfunctions through interaction with sourcing, fulfillment, asset management, and depot teams.
• Identify supply chain shortages and formulate solutions to meet production schedules.
• Collect operational data, generate reports, monitor status, communicate updates, and maintain key performance indicators.
• Manage inventory of tools, calibrated equipment, and shop supplies, including ordering, tracking, and organization.
• Facilitate ordering, shipping, receipt, and coordination activities with sourcing and external vendors.
• Coordinate Asset Manufacturing (AM) module induction procedures for storage maintenance and delivery per production schedule.
• Oversee receipt, inspection, documentation of parts and serial numbers for AM customer carcasses, record in Smartsheet, and hold for induction.
• Arrange shipment of AM modules to DSV parts warehouse or directly to customers.
• Support AM Module X and Overhaul (OH) teams, fulfilling operational demand.
• Receive components from authorized service providers and field technicians; document parts, serial numbers, work orders, and organize kits.
• Prepare items for shipping based on USM Lead disposition instructions.
• Validate repaired ASP (Aircraft Support Parts) materials upon receipt, including serial number verification, quantity confirmation, and documentation against Certificate of Conformance; process through Oracle WIP Negative system for inventory entry and ship to DSV.
• Maintain reusable crates, including inspecting returned crates for reuse or discard, and restocking new crates upon receipt; ensure proper pallet yard organization and cleanliness.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Documentation

MS Excel

Warehouse safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

Smartsheet

Barcode scanning equipment

Shipping tools

Job description

Aero Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Material Specialist in Houston to manage inbound/outbound material handling, forklift operations, and precise inventory control. You will verify documentation, stock materials, and coordinate with suppliers to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities include using Oracle and Smartsheet, generating reports, and ensuring safety and quality standards in a dynamic aerospace environment.