Warehouse Associate (Contract) na Airbus

VAS Aero Services is looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our team based in Boca Raton, FL.

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for receiving shipments, inventory control, packing and shipping parts with functional work integrity and standards, ensuring product quality within the VAS Aero Services Warehouse Operations.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Inbound order unloading, Quality receiving with Inventory Control and Outbound Order processing: 70%

• Unload/Load supplies and material from vehicles as required

• Perform Inventory stock check functions

• Perform Inventory Control functions in the warehouse management system and customer/supplier systems as required

• Inspect shipments, inbound and outbound, physical parts inspection, paperwork inspection, and processing in IT, issuing quality related paperwork

• Perform Stock control functions to include product stocking, cycle counts and order retrials

• Ability to pack per ATA 300 goods for storage and shipment

• Ability to package goods for Hazardous shipment per DOT CFR49 / ICARO

• Comply with all export compliance regulations for filing AES For the purposes of international shipments

• Issue labels for small parcel, UPS, DHL, FedEx and prepare freight and oversize cargo for forwarder pickup

• Processing of all scrap material

• Perform supply stock audits as required

Perform exception handling, and support process improvements: 25%

• Ensure all customer requirements are followed

• Follows the methods, processes and procedures enabling efficient and accurate storage and retrial of material in accordance with established “6S”, ISO / ASA 100 and AS9120 procedures

• Prevent the occurrence of product nonconformity

• Report all non-conformities or process irregularities

• Assists with KPIs and “6S” initiatives with a focus on continual improvement 

• Interact with various departments in a professional manner

• Suggest enhancements or changes to procedures and processes to gain efficiencies in all areas of responsibility

• Work in shifts or extended hours for order peaks or AOGs (=Aircraft on Ground) critical orders

Additional responsibilities: 5%

•  Support other functions and duties as needed and directed by the team leader

• Other duties as assigned

Qualified Experience and Training: 

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience:

• Required 1-2 years’ experience in a warehouse/distribution environment

• Preferred SAP experience 

• Preferred Experience in aircraft parts warehouse/distribution 

Licensure/Certifications:

• None

Travel Required: 

• 0% Domestic and International

Citizenship: 

• Authorized to work in United States without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Clearance:

• None

Qualified Skills: 

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Preferred:

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain

• Hazmat certification or ability to obtain 

Communication Skills: 

Required:

• English

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Preferred:

• SAP experience preferred

• Familiarity with using computer systems, preferably SAP, MS Office and/or various warehouse management systems

• Able to use scanners as part of your daily work

• Able to use email as the main communication tool within and outside the organization  

Complexity of the Role: 

• Handling aviation parts according to training in a warehouse environment with the proper opening of containers, wrapping, parts pick up, packing, preparation for safe storage and transport

• Ensure that any paperwork inside with the part(s) and outside of the container is handled with care

• Handling of inspection lists, orders and ensure tracking progress until complete

• Physical handling of wide spectrum of parts, size, condition, quantities, parts containing dangerous goods, electrostatic sensitive parts

Level of Decision Making: 

• Good Judgment: Forms an appropriate opinion about something and making balanced decisions about it in situations of uncertainty and complexity in the warehouse environment

• Initiative: Acts with little or no supervision/guidance based on the training progress and experience in the warehouse; is proactive in taking responsibility for identifying and dealing with problems or taking opportunities.

• Problem Solving/Decision Making: Takes a well-ordered approach to solving problems and making decisions in the warehouse environment

Organizational information:

• Reports to Warehouse Lead & Head of Operations

Direct Reports: 

Is this a people manager? NO     

• # of Exempt Reports:    0  

• # of Non-exempt Reports:     0 

Job Dimensions: 

• Physical handling of aircraft parts for customer success

• Physical order handling of sales orders

• Physical order handling of repair orders

Nature of Contacts: 

• Build relationships with related departments at VAS Aero Services for communicating of order progress

• Address issues verbally and in writing with related departments of any irregularities and problems for resolving.

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote:  100% Onsite

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. DAILY

• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.  DAILY

• 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: Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds. 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 computer.  DAILY

• Squatting / 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 production floor.  DAILY

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice. 0%

• 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  DAILY