Shipping & Receiving Associate (USI2)

VSE AVIATION • Augusta, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Associate fulfills orders, packages and verifies parts, and ensures daily functions and procedures run smoothly and efficiently. The role supports the team in accomplishing daily goals and meeting deadlines, and is responsible for shipping and receiving, maintaining inventory, and warehouse upkeep. The position is located in Augusta, Kansas, and is a full-time, first-shift, non-DOT safety-sensitive role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1–2 years of relevant or technical work experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, send, and execute instructions via email and memos.
• Computer proficiency, including basic knowledge of word-processing software, inventory sheets, and email management.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and experience with shipping, receiving, and stocking practices.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping and handling and general shipping procedures.
• Familiarity with aviation materials, including part numbers, descriptions, and handling.
• Ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and deliver positive results.
• Ability to adapt to continuous change and shift focus to new tasks while maintaining productivity and overall goals.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work.
• Self-initiative to complete needed work and identify areas requiring attention.
• Dependability, including completing assigned tasks and maintaining good attendance.
• Selected applicant must undergo a background check and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• 2 or more years of warehouse experience.
• Forklift driving experience.
• Hazmat shipping experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections by verifying serial numbers, part numbers, obvious damage, capabilities, and revisions.
• Manage customer, engineering, and quality holds, and communicate directly with customer service and internal teams.
• Perform shipping duties, including verifying part numbers, obvious damage, shipping instructions and addresses; verifying commercial invoices, Memo of Shipment documents, and pro formas for shipments directly to third parties; creating airway bills; inspecting customer crates before shipping final goods; sending invoices; and contacting carriers to schedule pickups.
• Verify that repair orders match the materials being shipped.
• Communicate with customer service about incomplete documents, returns, and other discrepancies.
• Comply with applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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