Sr. Material Handler (Warehouse Lead)

Airbus; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking a Sr. Material Handler (Warehouse Lead) to join our Logistics Team. The role emphasizes receiving and checking materials, stocking in approved locations, pulling and issuing for shop requirements, and conducting SAP inventory audits.

The position supports warehouse operations in the absence of the supervisor and contributes to safe, efficient material flow for aerospace programs in the North America region.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Minimum of four (4) years related warehouse experience.
• State and Federal safety and environmental regulations which apply to the area of responsibility.
• Understand warehouse and inventory control principles.

Responsibilities

• Receiving/Stocking/Picking: 40%.
• Records/Shipping: 30%.
• Inventory Control/Material Handling Equipment: 30%.
• Follow established procedures for stocking and locating materials.

Skills

Warehouse safety knowledge

Inventory control understanding

Reading work instructions

Microsoft Office knowledge

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Fork lift

Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Sr. Material Handler (Warehouse Lead) to join our Logistics Team in Columbus, MS.

The Quality Inspector A is responsible to perform warehouse functions within assigned area(s), requiring the receiving and checking of materials from vendors, sub-contractors or other sources, stocking materials in keeping with established procedures and locations, pulling and issuing materials and parts for shop requirements, or pulling and shipping customer orders. Performing inventory cycle counts and researching inventory problems in the SAP system. Assist in running warehouse operations in absence of warehouse supervisor.

Meet the team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your working environment:

On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

Receiving/Stocking/Picking: 40%

Records/Shipping: 30%

Inventory Control/Material Handling Equipment: 30%

Education:

Required

• High School education or equivalent

Preferred

• None

Experience:

Required

• Minimum of four (4) years related warehouse experience

Preferred

• None

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• None

Preferred

• IATA, Fork lift, Order picker

Travel Required:

• 0% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• Able to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship

Clearance:

• None

Qualified Skills:

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• State and Federal safety and environmental regulations which apply to the area of responsibility
• Understand warehouse and inventory control principles
• Understand work instructions
• Understand warehouse inventory control principles

Preferred

• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. DailySquatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. This position does not require travel
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company