Warehouse Associate (Contract)
Warehouse Associate (Contract)
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Job Description:
VAS Aero Services is looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our team based in Kent WA.
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 forvisa 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
Equal Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status age marital status pregnancy genetic information or other legally protected status.
As a leader in our field Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
As a matter of policy Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause with or without notice.
NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
VAS Aero Services LLCEmployment Type:
Agency / TemporaryExperience Level:
Entry LevelRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
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Job Posting End Date: 09.13.2025------
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
