Aircraft Parts Inventory Associate

LOD Staffing • San Antonio, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Labor On Demand has openings for Aircraft Parts Inventory Associate – Warehouse in San Antonio TX. This position is responsible for reviewing, identifying, sorting, and verifying vintage aircraft and industrial parts within a busy government-contract warehouse environment. Inventory may include aircraft components and materials dating back to the 1950s, including nuts, bolts, structural metal components, rubber gaskets, and other industrial parts. This position requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to accurately read and compare complex alphanumeric part numbers, labels, and inventory records. Associates will work from printed computer inventory sheets to verify materials stored in large wooden crates and determine whether items should be retained, recycled, or discarded according to client instructions. The position also involves physical material handling, including lifting boxes, moving materials with a manual pallet jack, and carrying inventory up a flight of approximately 14 steps. Accuracy is critical. Candidates must successfully complete a client-provided inventory and matching assessment prior to placement.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.
• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Must have 1 year experience in inventory and warehousing.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Must be comfortable reading and comparing detailed and potentially complex alphanumeric part numbers, codes, labels, and inventory records.
• Must demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must successfully complete the client's specialized inventory/matching assessment prior to placement.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry approximately 25–35 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be physically capable of carrying materials up approximately 14 steps.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and capable of working effectively in a structured warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous warehouse, inventory control, parts, shipping/receiving, auditing, or material-handling experience.
• Previous experience working with part numbers, SKU numbers, serial numbers, inventory codes, or similar alphanumeric identification systems.
• Experience conducting physical inventory counts or reconciling physical inventory against printed or electronic records.
• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, defense, government-contract, or parts warehouse environment.
• Previous experience using a manual pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Review printed inventory sheets containing aircraft part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and other identifying information.
• Read, interpret, and accurately compare complex alphanumeric part numbers and labels.
• Inspect the contents of approximately 4' x 4' wooden storage crates and compare materials against inventory documentation.
• Verify that physical inventory exactly matches the information provided on inventory sheets.
• Identify discrepancies, mismatched part numbers, missing materials, or other inventory inconsistencies.
• Sort aircraft and industrial parts according to client instructions.
• Determine whether identified materials should be retained, recycled, or discarded based on inventory documentation and established procedures.
• Organize and consolidate inventory into appropriate boxes, crates, or designated storage areas.
• Clearly and legibly label boxes and materials using permanent markers.
• Lift, carry, relocate, and organize boxes generally weighing approximately 25–35 pounds.
• Carry boxes and materials from lower storage areas up approximately 14 steps to secondary storage locations.
• Safely move crates, pallets, and materials over short distances using a manual pallet jack.
• Handle older industrial materials carefully to prevent damage, injury, or loss of identifying information.
• Maintain an orderly and safe work area.
• Use facility-provided safety goggles and box cutters as required.
• Follow all warehouse, client, government contract, and workplace safety procedures.
• Immediately report inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, unsafe conditions, or questions regarding material disposition to the appropriate supervisor.
• Perform other warehouse, inventory, sorting, or material-handling duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED