Warehouse Associate

Professional Aviation Associates Inc.; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Aviation Associates Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support receiving, storage, and shipping activities in a fast-paced facility. You will ensure accurate inventory, proper labeling, and safe operation of warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities include cycle counting, processing orders, preparing shipping paperwork, and maintaining clean, organized storage areas. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work under pressure in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of warehousing and distribution experience.
• Experience with inventory control equipment and bar-code handheld devices.
• Certification of lift-truck equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive material and verify against packing list.
• Enter quantities into the system and print receipts.
• Tag and barcode stock for tracking.
• Assemble and fill orders for shipment.
• Prepare shipping documents and review orders.
• Maintain warehouse and operate equipment safely.
• Perform cycle counts and stock verification.
• Ensure Hazmat orders are shipped accurately.

Skills

Accuracy

Detail oriented

Communication

Organization

Reliability

Safety awareness

Self-motivation

Pressure handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Lead, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for all aspects of warehouse functions including the receiving, cycle counting, storing, handling, shipping and preparing of products for delivery while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptly.
• Verify the quantity and description of parts received by checking merchandise with the packing list.
• Prepare a receiving report if none is available.
• Examine incoming shipments and reject damaged items; appropriately report/record any discrepancies.
• Accurately place materials on shelves, in racks, or other designated storage areas in an orderly manner.
• Enter quantity received from the purchase order into the computer system, print barcode labels and receiving receipts, and put stock‑away list into the designated locations.
• Attach identifying tags or barcodes to parts coming in for stock.
• Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers.
• Prepare all shipping documentation.
• Review all orders to determine if they are picked correctly.
• Sign the check‑off list to ensure parts are pulled correctly.
• Ensure warehouse/equipment is maintained on a weekly basis.
• Safely operate all the necessary equipment in the warehouse.
• Accurately identify and count stock materials as listed on the cycle count list.
• Make sure all Hazmat orders are shipped out accurately.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Self‑Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using one's own drive or initiative.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) – Required.

EXPERIENCE

3+ years of experience in warehousing and distribution.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate inventory control equipment, i.e., bar‑coding equipment, handheld devices.
• Certification of lift‑truck equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward, reach above shoulder, and climb – Frequent (F) required.

Lift/Carry: up to 51‑100 lbs – Occasionally (O) required; Push/Pull: 26‑40 lbs – Occasionally (O) required.

Other physical requirements include vision (near, distance) and ability to wear PPE such as safety glasses and close‑toed shoes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, and must be able to work in a fast‑paced shop environment.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.