Material Handler II - Day Shift

RTX • Foley, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Requirements

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• Inventory management experience
• ERP systems experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, CORE, and/or ACE Continuous Improvement methodologies
• SAP experience
• APICS CPIM training or certification
• Cycle counting experience
• Kitting experience
• Experience operating Vertical Lift Modules

Responsibilities

• Manage material flow by performing kitting, inventory retrieval, and timely delivery of components to production areas
• Receive, verify, and store parts in controlled stockroom locations using automated vertical lift systems and ERP tools.
• Perform SAP goods‑movement transactions and issue parts to work orders
• Monitor production schedules, rates, and material needs
• Conduct cycle counts and clipboard counts; perform ERP research to resolve inventory discrepancies
• Maintain 5S standards and a FOD‑free material environment; conduct DIVEs and report findings to leadership
• Apply lean manufacturing tools to improve material flow and processes
• Collaborate with Production Control, Quality, and Engineering to ensure materials meet schedule and configuration requirements.
• Coordinate with Team Leader, Quality, Engineering, or Production Control to resolve part discrepancies or documentation issues.
• Provide backup coverage for other material handling functions during absences or peak production periods.
• Participate in team meetings, Tag-ups and daily management/production walks as needed.
• Assist with inventory replenishment projects, including organizing overflow storage and rotating stock.
• Participate in and help influence Continuous Improvement events
• Support receiving activities by assisting with incoming material inspections and staging parts for put‑away.
• Maintain compliance with EHS guidelines by monitoring safe material movement and reporting hazards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off after 121 days
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

What This Job Offers

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