Shipping Clerk

Jet Midwest • Kansas City, MO

89d • $0 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts, as well as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. This full-time position is part of the Materials Operations Team and is located in the Kansas City International Airport Area, at the former TWA Overhaul Base facility.

The Shipping Clerk processes outbound shipments by picking products, printing packing slips and labels, preparing paperwork, packaging materials, and loading outbound products for carriers. The role supports on-time delivery and high-quality service for customers and internal teams; visually inspects orders for accuracy, documents and escalates discrepancies, and investigates problem orders to find timely resolutions that meet customer requirements.

The position involves handling, preparing, and cleaning aircraft parts as needed, and ensuring international and hazardous-material shipments are correct. The clerk may train others and is cross-trained in Receiving and Cycle Count. The role requires earning forklift certification and Repair and Sales Order and Hazmat qualifications. Work includes pulling, packing, and scanning orders, coordinating with supply-chain colleagues and the Carpentry Shop, and working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

The employee spends much of the workday seated at a desk using a phone and computer. Other duties may require walking long distances, crouching, crawling, standing on ladders or scaffolds, using hoists, lifts, precision instruments, and hand tools, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work may take place indoors in a climate-controlled setting or outdoors in varying weather conditions when safe. The warehouse noise level is typically low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Experience in Shipping or Materials Management.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion in dealings with co-workers.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, using safe lifting techniques and requesting assistance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Process outbound shipments, including picking products, printing packing slips, paperwork and labels, packaging materials, and loading products for carriers.
• Support on-time delivery and provide high-quality service to customers and internal teams.
• Visually inspect outbound orders for accuracy, note discrepancies, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Investigate problem orders and find timely resolutions that meet customer requirements.
• Handle aircraft parts in accordance with the Jet Midwest Quality Assurance manual.
• Prepare aircraft parts for shipment and clean them as required.
• Ensure international and hazardous-material orders are shipped correctly.
• Pull, pack, and scan orders.
• Comply with written and oral instructions and examine work for accuracy, neatness, and conformity with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and interact with team members across the supply chain and with the Carpentry Shop.
• Train others when required and cross-train in Receiving and Cycle Count.
• Become forklift certified and qualify in Repair and Sales Orders and Hazmat.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a comprehensive benefits program starting the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Robust paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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