Stockroom Associate

Astronics•East Aurora, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stockroom Associate is responsible for managing inventory, kitting materials for production, and ensuring accurate record-keeping of stocked items. This role supports manufacturing operations by maintaining organized storage areas, tracking material movement, and assembling kits according to production schedules.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
1-3 years of experience in inventory management, material handling, or stockroom operations (manufacturing experience preferred).
Basic computer skills and familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems preferred.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, packing lists, and other inventory documents.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
Due to federal contract obligations, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the authorization to access such items under applicable law.
Continually required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms to pull handles and push buttons and reach objects.
Requirements may also include repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
Ensure materials are stored properly and easily accessible for production needs.
Process material requisitions in accordance with production requirements.
Maintain First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory control and lot traceability.
Package finished goods and assist in preparing them for shipment.
Assemble kits of parts and components based on work orders and production schedules.
Verify all required materials are available and properly labeled before distribution.
Perform PO Receipt and Inspect transactions.
Identify material shortages and coordinate with the team lead to resolve issues.
Deliver materials to appropriate departments in a timely and efficient manner.
Organize and maintain a clean, efficient, and well-labeled stockroom.
Operate material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, hand trucks) to move stock.
Follow all safety protocols and company procedures regarding material storage and handling.
Use the ERP system to manage inventory transactions in and out of the stockroom.
Generate and analyze various inventory reports for tracking and optimization.
Assist in process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Maintain compliance with SOX / 404 internal audit controls and related documentation.