Material Specialist (1st shift)

GE Aerospace•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace Indianapolis The Indianapolis site manufactures complex Aerospace components for a variety of applications. Join us on our growth and transformation journey in Indianapolis. A few reasons to consider GE 10% pay differential for 2nd/3rd shift. Healthcare Benefits eligible on day one of employment 12 annual paid holidays; vacation eligible at day 30 of employment Climate-controlled building out of the elements Tuition reimbursement benefit 401K with company match

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
1+ year of warehouse and or manufacturing shop material management.
1+ year of data entry and retrieval into a material management or formal ERP system
Basic computer skill
Previous fork truck driving experience or the ability to be trained and licensed to operate fork trucks and pallet moving equipment safely
Must be able to lift up to 30lbs
Must be willing to stand for long periods of time.
Skills required in simple mathematical counting
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in stockroom, shipping or receiving functions
Fork-Lift Driver License and experience
Truck loading experience
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in a self-directed teaming environment
Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement knowledge
Valid driver's license
Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Ships components and/or finished products within and outside facility.
Performs basic tasks related to material handling in various stages of manufacturing including but not limited to counting, bagging, tagging, packing and shipping of materials
Operate Forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items safely and efficiently
Validates cycle counts and paperwork including reconciliation of discrepant counts
Manual transfer of material between processes and/or locations
Provides training and mentoring for other employees as required
Coordinates logistics and 3rd party transportation
Performs other routine procedures within similar situations resulting in standardized but not identical outcomes
Utilizes written or visual instructions based on standard operating procedures
Provide written and/or oral communications concerning a variety of situations
Assists in physical inventory counts
Keeps workstation, tools and equipment in a neat and orderly manner
Understands and complies with all safety rules and regulations
Engages and participates in a self-directed teaming environment
Maintain accurate work records.
Support our team concept and learn/perform other duties as required.
Communicate effectively and professionally with others.
Follow and promote safe work practices.
Support LEAN initiatives.
Lift light to medium weight in an environment that may occasionally require crouching, stooping and/or awkward work positions.