Material Handler / Storekeeper - Full Time

United Airlines•Dulles, VA

About The Position

United Airlines is hiring a full-time Material Handler / Storekeeper for its Technical Operations team, which supports aircraft maintenance and helps ensure aircraft and related equipment are ready for service. The role performs Storekeeper work in storeroom areas at maintenance bases and line operations, handling supplies, equipment, parts, and materials from receipt and inventory through storage and distribution. The position involves indoor and outdoor work, exposure to varied weather, noise, fumes, and machinery, and physical tasks such as climbing ladders, working in confined areas, standing or walking for extended periods, and heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling. The employee may operate vehicles and equipment, handle hazardous materials, use hand tools and computers, and work any shift in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Basic ability to convert units of weights and measurements.
Valid state-issued driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Flexibility and willingness to work any shift in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation, including early mornings, afternoons, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Legal authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
Successful completion of required testing and interview.
Reliable, punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Previous work in jobs requiring heavy lifting and safety awareness.
Previous warehouse or related experience.
Forklift operation experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suites, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Proficient computer skills.
Inventory experience.

Responsibilities

Receive, issue, provision, check, classify, inventory, and store supplies, equipment, parts, and materials.
Open, package, and seal boxes and crates.
Lift, push, and pull loads when loading and unloading trucks, carts, and conveyors.
Fuel assigned vehicles.
Transport parts and materials between locations, sort and count items, and prepare labels and related ticketing documents.
Read and interpret documents or instructions to build kits for aircraft change orders, first aid, in-flight, and charter services.
Maintain an orderly and safe work area and remain familiar with operating procedures, general rules, and regulations.
Operate equipment with manual and automatic transmissions, including forklifts, trucks, tractors, tugs, and electric carts.
Use hand tools and equipment such as remote computer terminal sets, bag sealers, saws, mobile radios, shears, knives, and staplers.
Handle hazardous materials, flammable materials, and/or hazardous waste.
Convert units of weights and measurements.
Use a computer to track inventory.