Shipping / Receiving Clerk - 1779

West Star Aviation; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join our on-site team. This hourly role requires accurate data entry, FAA-compliant receiving, and careful handling of parts. The ideal candidate can interpret invoices and packing slips and may have forklift experience.

Benefits start at employment and include competitive pay. You will verify shipments, stage parts, package and log all activities, and support other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license ideal, but not mandatory.
• FedEx Ship Manager/UPS Worldship experience is helpful but not required.
• Reliable transportation to work daily.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming parts under FAA rules.
• Verify material with invoice or packing sheet.
• Stage parts for distribution to work orders.
• Prepare shipments for outside customers.
• Package shipments with proper carrier labeling.
• Log shipments with carrier information.
• Track packages as needed.
• Assist parts counter personnel when needed.
• Manage freight charges billed to work orders.
• Communicate clearly in English.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Data entry

Forklift

English comms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FedEx Ship Manager/UPS Worldship

Job description

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

Job Type: Full Time

Work Location: On-Site

City: Chattanooga, TN, USA

What you can expect as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at West Star:

This hourly position requires an energetic individual to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented shipping/receiving position. They will need to work well under pressure and with time constraints. Accurate data entry with excellent organizational skills are essential. Ideal candidates must be able to read and interpret documents such as vendor invoices, packing slips, bills of lading and internal company documents. Experience with regard to receiving inspections, documentation and traceability of aircraft parts per FAA regulations helpful but not required. This position is key to ensuring effective and efficient shipping and receiving of product. Experience in handling static sensitive and fragile electromechanical product helpful but not required.

You Will Be ESSENTIAL To Many FUNCTIONS Including

• Receive all incoming parts under strict FAA receiving regulations.
• Verify material with invoice or packing sheet.
• Stage parts for distribution by runners to various work orders and other departments.
• Receive and prep shipments for outside sales customers.
• Package shipments with proper labeling by carrier.
• Log all shipments by specified carrier.
• Track packages when required.
• Occasionally help parts counter personnel.
• Assess freight charges and bill to appropriate work orders.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Your Education

What you’ll need to bring with you:

• A High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

Your Experience

• Experience with FedEx Ship Manager/UPS Worldship software helpful but not required.

Your Initiative

• Forklift experience preferred, but not required.

Your Sense Of Responsibility

• Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments. Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
• Follow West Star Aviation repair station receiving inspection guidelines to maintain certified and traceable product.
• Responsible for handling of fragile expensive aircraft avionics components.
• Responsible for receiving and shipping of all materials.

Other Particulars

Physical Requirements

• Lifts 50 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending and use of stairs.

Mental Requirements

• Work with others in a professional manner.
• Prioritize workload.
• Work with new or upgraded computer systems.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally will work outside in all types of weather on large projects.

Equipment Used

• PC computer, telephone, fax, calculator, FedEx and UPS software, forklift, power/hand tools and packaging foam and banding machines.

Company Description

With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.

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