Specialist Materials

JetBlue; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

JetBlue is seeking a Materials Specialist to maintain warehouse stock for the Aircraft Maintenance Department. You will handle data entry, issue and receive materials, and ensure adequate supply for operations.

Responsibilities include loading aircraft tires and brakes, performing stock audits, and coordinating with multiple departments to adjust inventory levels. Ideal candidates possess a GED, 1 year of experience, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of data entry or inventory management experience.
• Must be able to drive forklifts/tugs and operate related equipment.
• Proficiency with handheld radios/headsets; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Data entry in inventory system for locating, issuing, receiving, and shipping materials.
• Load aircraft tires, brakes, and related parts.
• Perform inventory audits, inspections, and reconciliations as directed.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate adjustments with Maintenance, Purchasing, and other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Inventory management

Forklift operation

English fluency

Communication

Shift flexibility

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

TRAX inventory system

Two-way radios

SIDA badge readiness

Job description

Position Summary:

The Materials Specialist maintains the warehouse and stores stock with the Aircraft Maintenance Department in all Material Operations to ensure adequate supply of materials.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform data entry into the computer inventory system to include locating, issuing, receiving, and shipping of materials
• Load aircraft tires, brakes, and related aircraft parts and materials.
• Perform inventory audits, inspections, and reconciliations of materials based on direction from leadership
• Monitor and update stock items, minimum and maximum stock levels, and coordinates stock level adjustments with Aircraft Maintenance, Purchasing, and/or other departments within the company
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
• One (1) year of experience with data entry or inventory management
• Pass and maintain rating and be able to drive forklifts (4 (four) K to 18 (eighteen) K) tugs, trucks, and other vehicles
• Ability to use handheld two-way radios, headsets and/or phone
• Ability to work flexible shifts, travel and/or work variable hours including holiday and weekends
• Successfully pass the Materials and General Maintenance Manual (GMM) training courses
• Successfully pass Hazmat Awareness course
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge for all Blue Material cities
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Complete fluency in written and spoken English
• Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
• Available for overnight travel (10%)
• Depending on location you may be required to pass an International Air Transport Association (IATA) orDepartment of Transportation (DOT) approved Hazardous Material Training Course and maintain recurrent training of the course
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record that meets JetBlue Airways' insurance standards
• Valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States
• Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• One (1) year of warehouse experience

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Uphold JetBlue's safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
• Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue's Safety Management System
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment
• Inventory Control System, i.e. TRAX
• All types of Ground Support Equipment: trucks, tugs, box truck, forklifts, (all types up to 35K)
• Packing Machine equipment
• Small and large weighing scales
• Part storage system equipment
• Other equipment when needed in support of logistics and aircraft support

Work Environment:

• Airports environment
• Work may be outdoors with seasonal weather
• Able to work irregular shifts (i.e, midnight, days, weekends, and holidays)
• Work outdoors on the aircraft ramp side and/or the hangar with elevated noise levels
• Elevated noise levels in terminal area and outdoor conditions
• On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in support of the stations for which they hold responsibilities

Physical Effort:

• Position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (Heavy)