Warehouse Associate

Skyeton; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyeton is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support aerospace manufacturing in Fayetteville, NC. You will safely receive, inspect, store, issue, move, and ship materials, ensuring inventory accuracy and timely supply to production.

This hands-on role requires forklift operation, adherence to 5S, and traceability requirements, with readiness to learn ERP and shipping processes to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year in warehouse, distribution, inventory-control, shipping/receiving, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift; certification preferred or ability to complete Skyeton training.
• Experience with pallet jacks, carts, hand trucks, scales, scanners, and other warehouse equipment.
• Basic knowledge of receiving, stocking, picking, kitting, packing, shipping, and inventory-control practices.
• Ability to read purchase orders, packing slips, part numbers, labels, bills of material, work orders, and procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn ERP, shipping, and barcode-scanning systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain inventory/traceability records.
• Ability to work independently, communicate shortages or discrepancies promptly.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound materials, components, supplies, tooling, and equipment; verify quantities and condition.
• Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly.
• Label, identify, store, and preserve materials in warehouse locations.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Complete forklift training, evaluations, inspections, and operating documentation.
• Pick, stage, kit, and deliver materials to production work centers based on work orders and BOMs.
• Process material issues, returns, transfers, receipts, adjustments in the ERP/system.
• Maintain lot, batch, serial-number, shelf-life and traceability records.
• Support cycle counts, inventories, reconciliation, and discrepancy investigations.
• Package, label, and prepare shipments per customer/regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate outbound shipments and maintain organized shipping areas.
• Follow procedures for nonconforming, rejected, expired, damaged, or export-controlled material.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report safety concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse locations using 5S.
• Follow safety, security, quality, ESD, FOD-prevention, PPE, and handling requirements.
• Perform additional warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing-support duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Reading and interpreting PO/packing

Communication

OT readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Scanners

ERP systems

Job description

About the role

Job Overview

Skyeton is a leading manufacturer of long-endurance fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) supporting intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, defense, infrastructure monitoring, and critical mission operations. The Raybird family of platforms has accumulated hundreds of thousands of operational flight hours in real-world environments. Skyeton USA Manufacturing is building its first U.S. production facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with additional expansion planned in Nevada and Oklahoma.

Company Culture

Skyeton fosters a fast-paced, innovation-driven culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and mission execution. Employees are encouraged to take initiative, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute ideas that directly impact product development and operational success. The organization values adaptability, continuous learning, teamwork, and a strong sense of purpose in advancing aerospace and defense technology.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate supports Skyeton's aerospace manufacturing operations by safely receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, moving, and shipping materials, components, tooling, and finished products. This position maintains accurate inventory records and ensures production teams receive the correct materials when needed.

This is a hands‑on position in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The Warehouse Associate must be able to safely operate a forklift and other material‑handling equipment, follow inventory and traceability requirements, protect sensitive aerospace components, and maintain an organized and secure warehouse.

What you’ll do

• Receive inbound materials, components, supplies, tooling, and equipment; verify quantities and condition against purchase orders and shipping documents
• Inspect deliveries for visible damage, discrepancies, or missing documentation and promptly report issues to Supply Chain, Quality, or supervision
• Accurately label, identify, store, and preserve materials in assigned warehouse locations
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other authorized material‑handling equipment
• Complete company‑required forklift training, evaluations, inspections, and operating documentation
• Pick, stage, kit, and deliver materials to production work centers based on approved work orders, bills of material, and inventory transactions
• Process material issues, returns, transfers, receipts, adjustments, and other inventory transactions accurately and promptly in the company system
• Maintain lot, batch, serial‑number, shelf‑life, and other traceability records as required
• Support cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliation activities, and investigation of inventory discrepancies
• Package, label, document, and prepare domestic or international shipments in accordance with customer, carrier, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate outbound shipments and maintain organized shipping, receiving, staging, quarantine, and controlled‑material areas
• Follow procedures for nonconforming, rejected, expired, damaged, hazardous, export‑controlled, or customer‑owned material
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report unsafe conditions, damage, or maintenance needs before operating equipment
• Maintain clean, orderly, and clearly identified warehouse locations using 5S and good housekeeping practices
• Follow all safety, security, quality, ESD, FOD‑prevention, PPE, and material‑handling requirements
• Perform additional warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing‑support duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ year of warehouse, distribution, inventory‑control, shipping and receiving, logistics, or manufacturing experience
• Ability to safely operate a forklift; current forklift operator certification is preferred, or the ability to successfully complete Skyeton's required training and evaluation before independent operation
• Experience using pallet jacks, carts, hand trucks, scales, scanners, and other warehouse equipment
• Basic knowledge of receiving, stocking, picking, kitting, packing, shipping, and inventory‑control practices
• Ability to accurately read purchase orders, packing slips, part numbers, labels, bills of material, work orders, and written procedures
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory, ERP, shipping, and barcode‑scanning systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate inventory and traceability records
• Ability to work independently, follow priorities, and communicate shortages, discrepancies, damage, or safety concerns promptly
• Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime as business needs require
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse or materials experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, manufacturing, or another regulated environment
• Current powered industrial truck or forklift operator certification
• Experience with ERP or inventory‑management systems and barcode scanners
• Experience with serialized, lot‑controlled, shelf‑life‑controlled, ESD‑sensitive, or export‑controlled materials
• Knowledge of aerospace traceability, AS9100, FOD prevention, ESD control, or quality requirements
• Experience preparing domestic and international shipments
• Experience in a startup, greenfield, or rapidly scaling manufacturing organization