Warehouse Associate II

Summary

The Warehouse Associate II receives, distributes, stores, and maintains materials while performing inventory management activities in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures materials are properly identified, documented, handled, and maintained in accordance with established quality standards, procedures, and company requirements. Provides day-to-day support to warehouse operations and assists with resolving material and inventory-related issues. There are multiple openings for this position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently resolves routine receiving discrepancies and investigates material-related issues, escalating complex issues for appropriate review and disposition.
• Maintains inventory accuracy through daily inventory spot checks, cycle counts, and timely investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Responds to material requests from Production and other departments, prioritizing requests to support operational and program requirements.
• Provides day-to-day support to the Lead/Supervisor by assisting with workload coordination, answering routine team member questions, and helping ensure daily operational expectations are met. Serves as backup for the Lead/Supervisor as needed.
• Inspects incoming materials to verify quantities, specifications, condition, and required documentation against purchase orders and other applicable requirements. Identifies discrepancies and coordinates appropriate resolution.
• Labels, identifies, and organizes materials to ensure proper storage, accessibility, and traceability within the stores warehouse.
• Accurately enters receiving, issuing, and inventory transactions into the ERP system in a timely manner.
• Supports the Quality department in maintaining material identification, documentation, and traceability requirements.
• Picks up and delivers materials between company locations and departments as needed.
• Prepares, packages, and processes materials for shipment in accordance with established procedures and shipping requirements.
• Supports materials management reporting activities by maintaining accurate records and providing required inventory and transaction information.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment and contributes to the overall housekeeping of the department.
• Uses required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows established safety guidelines, procedures, and company policies.
• Follows applicable training requirements and Global Harmonized System (GHS)/Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines when handling hazardous materials.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance, including reporting to work on time and completing scheduled shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Core Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety – You observe safety and security procedures, you determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, you use equipment and materials properly, and you report potentially unsafe conditions.

Job Core Competencies

• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations, exhibits tact and consideration, displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, offers assistance and support to co-workers, works cooperatively in group situations and works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.
• Planning and Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, and works in an organized manner.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

High school diploma or equivalent required, with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience. Experience in the aerospace industry preferred. Valid driver's license required.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company, foreign government, foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to read and interpret written instructions and documentation.
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to apply mathematical concepts to inventory management and problem-solving activities.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift or obtain and maintain required forklift certification.
• Strong communication, time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with ERP systems.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, verbal, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to independently prioritize daily responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and resolve routine warehouse and inventory-related issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to serve as a resource to other warehouse team members regarding established procedures, inventory processes, material handling, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to operate general office equipment, including computers, printers, scanners, and copiers.
• Basic understanding of Quality principles, procedures, and material traceability requirements.
• Ability to travel between company locations as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as operational needs require.

The expected WA hourly pay range for this position is between $22.12 - $27.88 per hour USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include: healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.