Warehouse Associate

Spirit Electronics; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Electronics, a veteran- and woman-owned value-added supplier, seeks a Warehouse Associate for on-site operations in Phoenix. You will manage inventory, process orders, inspect components, and maintain safety standards in a climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments, logging items, picking and packing, and collaborating with Quality and other departments to ensure accuracy and compliance with MIL-STD requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse operations
• Experience in electronics or aerospace preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Familiarity with ESD and FOD controls and safety procedures
• Proficiency with computers for data entry and record-keeping

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and verify incoming shipments and log items into the system
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment with accuracy
• Perform detailed inspections to meet company, customer, and industry requirements
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Conduct cycle counts and assist inventory reconciliation processes
• Follow established handling procedures for sensitive components and ESD controls
• Assist with loading/unloading delivery vehicles as needed
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure stored and shipped items meet standards

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Inventory control

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory management software

Barcode scanning systems

Job description

About this position

Description:

Spirit Electronics is a veteran-owned, woman-owned value-added supplier of high reliability components, engineering services and superior supply chain solutions. With a history rooted in serving the military and space industries, Spirit strives to be a valued partner to key technology sectors. As an award-winning distributor, Spirit delivers authorized products and a range of value-added services, including SMI/VMI, foundry access, electrical and environmental testing, design, assembly, and end-of-life management.

Position Overview

The Warehouse Associate plays a vital role in Spirit’s supply chain operations. This full-time, on-site position is responsible for efficiently managing inventory, processing orders, and maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment. The Warehouse Associate handles a variety of tasks related to receiving, inspecting, storing, tracking and shipping microelectronics, semiconductors, and EEE components for Spirit’s customers in the aerospace and defense supply chain.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive, unpack, and verify incoming shipments of electronic components and materials
• Accurately log received items into the inventory management system
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards
• Perform detailed inspections of electronic components to company, customer, and industry requirements
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform work orders including, tape and reel packaging, laser marking, and value-added services
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Conduct regular inventory counts and participate in full inventory auditsAssist in identifying and reporting discrepancies in inventory levels
• Follow proper handling procedures for sensitive electronic components, including ESD (electrostatic discharge) protocols
• Collaborate with the Quality department to ensure all stored and shipped items meet required standards
• Assist in loading and unloading delivery vehicles as needed
• Properly label and store items according to established warehouse organization systems
• Participate in cycle counting and inventory reconciliation processes
• Adhere to all company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards
• Assist in implementing process improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to ensure smooth operations

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in electronics or aerospace industries
• High school diploma; additional education or degrees in logistics or supply chain management a plus
• Familiarity with inventory management software and barcode scanning systems
• Basic understanding of electronic components, AS9100 quality management system, and MIL-STD specifications preferred
• Familiarity with ESD controls, FOD controls, and warehouse environmental and operational controls
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50lbs regularly
• Proficiency in using computers for data entry and basic record-keeping
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Basic math skills for inventory calculations
• Understanding of safety procedures and willingness to follow procedures and policies strictly and diligently
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a climate-controlled warehouse environment