Inventory Associate - Aero-Glen International

HEICO Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Inventory Associate assists the Inventory Manager with warehouse operations to ensure incoming and outgoing inventory is processed according to company standards. The role includes maintaining inventory accuracy, conducting cycle counts, investigating lost inventory, putting away items, and collaborating with operations departments to meet business goals. The associate also helps maintain a safe and clean work environment and handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for assigned accounts as required. The position requires general warehouse knowledge and the ability to use inventory and packaging equipment. Aviation component experience is strongly desired. The role involves occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds; regular sitting and hand use; frequent talking or listening; and working in moderate noise levels. Minimal travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with general warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and wrap equipment; forklift certification is preferred.
Ability to work independently and meet attendance guidelines.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations, including shipping, order filling, and material control.
Ability to learn to operate and maintain packaging machinery.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and customers.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Aviation component experience is strongly desired.
Forklift certification is preferred.
Knowledge of good commercial packaging requirements, government specifications, and bar coding is preferred.
Familiarity with the safe use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

Designate and adjust storage areas based on production and shipping requirements, and update the location database.
Ensure cycle counts are conducted weekly, monthly, and yearly.
Maintain inventory accuracy at 98% or greater.
Investigate lost inventory.
Collaborate with operations departments to help meet business goals.
Assist with daily inventory put-away and perform spot inspections.
Immediately report accidents or incidents to a supervisor.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including shelves, pallet areas, workstations, and the shipping supply area, and comply with applicable procedures, rules, and regulations.
Handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for assigned accounts as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.