Shipping / Receiving Clerk

West Star Aviation, LLC•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel. When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live. What you can expect as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at West Star: This hourly position requires an energetic individual to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented shipping/receiving position. They will need to work well under pressure and with time constraints. Accurate data entry with excellent organizational skills are essential. Ideal candidates must be able to read and interpret documents such as vendor invoices, packing slips, bills of lading and internal company documents. Experience with regard to receiving inspections, documentation and traceability of aircraft parts per FAA regulations helpful but not required. This position is key to ensuring effective and efficient shipping and receiving of product. Experience in handling static sensitive and fragile electromechanical product helpful but not required.

Requirements

A High school diploma or equivalent.
A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
Must be well organized, have a high attention to detail, strong written/verbal/analytical and interpersonal skills and the capability to work with minimal supervision.
Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
Follow West Star Aviation repair station receiving inspection guidelines to maintain certified and traceable product.
Responsible for handling of fragile expensive aircraft avionics components.
Responsible for receiving and shipping of all materials.
Lifts 50 lbs.
Routine walking, bending and use of stairs.
Work with others in a professional manner.
Prioritize workload
Work with new or upgraded computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FedEx Ship Manager/UPS Worldship software helpful but not required.
Forklift experience preferred, but not required
Experience with regard to receiving inspections, documentation and traceability of aircraft parts per FAA regulations helpful but not required.
Experience in handling static sensitive and fragile electromechanical product helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Receive all incoming parts under strict FAA receiving regulations.
Verify material with invoice or packing sheet.
Stage parts for distribution by runners to various work orders and other departments.
Receive and prep shipments for outside sales customers.
Package shipments with proper labeling by carrier.
Log all shipments by specified carrier.
Track packages when required.
Occasionally help parts counter personnel.
Assess freight charges and bill to appropriate work orders.
Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management