Warehouse Associate

GE Aerospace•Sterling, VA

About The Position

The Warehouse Person at GE Aviation Dowty Propellers receives, unpacks, posts, bins, picks, and ships products for the manufacturing shop. The role supports a safe, secure, and healthy work environment, produces quality results, helps control costs, assists the shop in meeting production requirements, and develops job knowledge and warehouse skills. The Warehouse Person is expected to comply with and support GE policies. The position handles warehouse activities involving fragile aircraft parts, spare parts, and overhauled units or components. It requires using a computer-based inventory system, maintaining inventory accountability, and safely operating associated warehouse equipment. The role may involve high-risk or hazardous operations, chemicals, and shifts beyond a standard workweek. Employees must be at least 18 years old by their joining date. Employment is contingent on demonstrating U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information. Candidates must also be legally authorized to work in the United States. An offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable; employees may be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 6 months of experience working in a warehouse or a similar setting.
Ability and willingness to walk and/or stand for long periods.
Ability to obtain a license or certification and safely and efficiently operate a forklift truck.
Ability and willingness to lift up to 25 pounds repetitively, occasionally lift up to 70 pounds non-repetitively, and occasionally lift over 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability and willingness to work in an area where normal machining operations may produce dust or fumes, within OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels.
At least 18 years of age by the time of joining.
Ability to demonstrate U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or person granted asylee or refugee status.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a warehouse for a manufacturing and/or aerospace environment.
Familiarity with and experience using ORACLE or similar ERP/inventory tracking systems.
Familiarity with proper packing and labeling for safe and efficient deliveries.
Ability and willingness to follow detailed documented process instructions.
Energetic and positive attitude toward developing skills and knowledge.
Excellent attendance and punctuality history.
History of meeting or exceeding job requirements.
History of accepting or giving constructive criticism.
Flexibility for various shift assignments and overtime.
Clear and effective communication.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Pull parts from inventory for issue to the manufacturing shop or shipment to customers.
Pack and ship spare parts and overhauled units or components.
Receive, unpack, and restock warehouse parts.
Handle, pack, ship, and unpack fragile aircraft parts.
Locate, pick, identify, and issue parts using a computer-based inventory system.
Perform an annual inventory and be accountable for the inventory.
Safely and efficiently operate all equipment associated with the warehouse.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment, produce quality results, help control costs, and support production requirements.
Comply with and support GE policies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a GE Aerospace Health Coach.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services available 24/7.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off for vacation or illness.
Professional development.