Material Specialist - PHX

swa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly for free on open seats (employees)

401(k) company match up to 10%

Profit sharing potential

Health insurance for you and dependets

Health plan options from day one

Job summary

Southwest Airlines in Phoenix is seeking a Material Specialist in Technical Operations. You will handle receiving, storing, and delivering parts and materials, operate stores equipment, and maintain records. This role requires physical ability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Schedules may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime may be required. U.S. citizenship or authorization is required; the job is governed by a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Ability to read documents and follow procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass training and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers.
• Executes the receiving, shipping, checking, classifying, issuing, inventorying and warehousing of supplies and the operation of stores equipment.
• Delivers parts and materials to maintenance departments and ground equipment maintenance.
• Assembles and installs stocking bins and shelves using power tools as needed; operates motor vehicles.
• Picks up and delivers parts, equipment, and tools; duties vary by station size.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Department: Technical Operations

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description

Pay & Benefits

Pay of $20.16 to $20.16 per hour*. With the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Benefits you'll love

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollarfor-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 10% of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment

Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

Additional details

• This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.
• Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime is required to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
• We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristi cs .

Responsibilities

• Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers.
• Executes the receiving, shipping, checking, classifying, issuing, inventorying (on a nonexclusive basis), storing and warehousing of supplies, tools, materials and the operation of stores equipment and the preparation and maintenance of records and reports in connection therewith
• The duties of a Material Specialist shall include the delivery of parts and materials to the maintenance department and ground equipment maintenance department
• Assembly and/or erection of stocking bins, shelves, decks, employing the use of required power tools when necessary and the driving of motor vehicles
• The pickup and delivery of parts, equipment, materials and tools where Material Specialists are assigned
• Duties vary by size and organization of the station
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read documents, follow instructions, learn, and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulations.
• Must be able to perform well in a fast-paced environment, subject to adverse weather and aircraft noise.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and/or overtime, as well as on holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete training program and evaluation period
• Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as needed.
• Must work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasks.
• Must be able to perform all job functions within a limited space.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally, using a well-modulated voice.
• Must be able to effectively communicate ideas in writing.
• Must be able to work well under stressful situations.
• Must be able to work well with others as part of a Team.
• Must be able to comprehend and k