Warehouse Shipping Associate

Introduction

Join Van's Aircraft as a Warehouse & Shipping Associate and become a vital part of our manufacturing and aircraft operations. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, accuracy, and teamwork are paramount. If you are organized, motivated, and ready to support the production and distribution of world-class aircraft, we want to hear from you.

Your Mission, Should You Choose To Accept

As a Warehouse & Shipping Associate, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless flow of materials and finished goods throughout our operations, including efficient shipping and order fulfillment. Your essential duties include:

• Receiving finished goods from Assembly, verifying description, quality, quantity, and paperwork, and reporting any deficiencies to leadership.
• Restocking primary and secondary stock locations accurately and promptly.
• Entering data into the computer database with a high level of accuracy.
• Filling customer orders from stock using a tablet computer while ensuring timely and accurate processing and reviewing items for final quality.
• Fulfilling manufacturing departments' Bill of Material (BOM) and supply orders and delivering them to the appropriate work center.
• Coordinating shipping operations, including preparing shipments, generating shipping labels, scheduling carriers, and ensuring timely outbound deliveries.
• Determining the most efficient and economical shipping methods while meeting special packaging requirements and ensuring packing quality.
• Working with freight and parcel carriers to track and resolve shipping issues.
• Participating in cycle counts and yearend physical inventory.
• Performing general housekeeping and department Six Sigma activities.
• Adhering to all department and company standards, operating procedures, and safety requirements.
• Treating colleagues with respect and maintaining a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications and skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Thrives in a fastpaced environment.
• Previous warehouse and shipping/logistics experience.
• Close attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
• Proficiency in computer use, data entry, and experience with shipping software (UPS, FedEx, or freight carriers preferred).
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks with consistent mental focus.
• Basic math skills and ability to count accurately.
• Capability to inspect materials and finished products for defects.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety and quality.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. independently and participate in team lifts of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Comfortable using ladders and forklifts frequently.
• Ability to turn, bend, grip/grasp repetitively, and push carts continuously.
  
  

Work Environment:

You will work in a dynamic warehouse and shipping setting, collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of our material handling and distribution processes. This role involves physical activity and a focus on maintaining a clean and organized workspace to meet production and shipping demands while adhering to safety standards.

Are you ready to contribute to Van's Aircraft and help uphold our commitment to excellence? Apply today and be part of a team that values quality, precision, and collaboration!