Shipping Clerk

DESCRIPTION

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

JOB PURPOSE

This position requires an energetic individual to work in a fast-paced team-oriented shipping/receiving position. Able to work well under pressure and time constraints. Accurate data entry with excellent organizational skills essential. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as vendor invoices or packing slips, and internal company documents. Experience with regard to receiving inspections, documentation and trace-ability of aircraft parts per FAA regulations helpful but not required. This position is key to ensuring effective and efficient shipping and receiving of product. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.  Requires frequent walking, bending, stooping, squatting and reaching above shoulder level, crouching, kneeling, or balancing. Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated: Telephone, computer terminal, copy machine, forklifts, motor vehicles.

Work Location: Main Stores, aircraft maintenance hangar.

Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, working around moving machinery.

Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, ear protection, gloves.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 specific carrier. 
• Track packages when required. 
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
• Answers the telephone.
• Performs maintenance work such as shop housecleaning.

SMS REQUIREMENTS

• Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices and SMS compliance.
• Will participate in safety activities including the following: immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents/injuries.
• Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance and equipment operation requirements.

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management.  Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and mathematical skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; ability to safely drive and operate a standard shift automotive vehicle and other applicable equipment; ability to work without supervision.

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: One-year work experience preferred.

Certificates/Licenses:  Valid driver’s license required.

Other: May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.

Ascent Aviation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.