Associate - Inventory

About the role

Day-to-day: Receive, inspect, and unload shipments; perform quality control checks; operate forklifts and material handling equipment; enter inventory data; package, sort, stage, label, and audit parts throughout fulfillment workflow

You'll bring: 2 years fulfillment center operations experience with receiving and inventory functions; certified forklift operation; ability to lift 50 lbs; strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Good fit if: Previous warehouse, receiving, or inventory experience in aerospace or automotive industry

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About Client:
The client is a private aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company, which aims to make access to space more affordable and reliable through the development of reusable rocket technology. It has several ambitious projects in progress, including its New Shepard suborbital rocket, designed for space tourism and research missions, and the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle, intended to compete with SpaceX's Falcon rockets in the commercial satellite launch market.
The client has also been involved in developing lunar landers and other technologies to support NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually establish a sustainable human presence there.

Rate: $24/Hr

Job Description:

• Continuous improvement, employee must evaluate/monitor/escalate a roadblock identified while working in a role that can cause a defect downstream. Contingent worker must be able to support a root cause analysis and provide details with problem solving skills.
• Proper use of equipment to support role, employee must possess fundamental knowledge and skills in operating heavy equipment, primarily PIT equipment/forklifts. This includes understanding the operational mechanics, safety procedures, and maintenance practices associated with such machinery. Employee must be able to operate any equipment needed to move heavy parts/material throughout the facilities within the sites, including but not limited to: electronic pallet jacks (EPJs), forklifts, reach-trucks and turret-trucks.
• Receive shipments, employee must be able to unload shipments delivered by carriers.
• Inspecting shipments, employee must be able to visually examine packages arriving at the Fulfillment Center and determine if it is acceptable according to a standard operating procedure.
• Quality control checks, employee must review requirements for each part number and process accordingly to the standard operating procedure.
• Documenting receipts, employee must be able to use tools and equipment to systematically upload, store, and follow standard operating procedures to completely close out a receipt or work order.
• Data entry, employee must be able to navigate and select fields within an inventory management tool to input data directly coming from the physical delivery of a part. Employee must be able to navigate through modules and read information as it is needed for a specific task of Fulfillment.
• Packaging, employee must be able to identify what type of packaging is needed for parts, must be able to properly wrap/store parts with packaging at any stage of the Fulfillment/Manufacturing workflow.
• Sorting and staging, employee must be able to move packages/boxes/crates/any storage container while its identified and secure to prevent loss within the workflow.
• Labeling and marking, employee must ensure all parts are part labeled, have identifiers outlined in the standard operating procedure in order to analyze parts through the workflow.
• Storage assignment/auditing, employees must properly store and use good judgment along with the standard operating procedure for the storage of parts that could be individual or in bulk. Employee must be able to audit per a standard operating procedure.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of Fulfillment Center Operations experience, including an industry with receiving and inventory functions.
• Safety is a top priority it is imperative that the employee strictly adheres to established safety protocols and guidelines. This includes but is not limited to, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), following safe operating procedures, and participating in regular safety training sessions.
• Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• An attitude of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• Communication skills within a highly technical environment.
• Mathematical skills Analytical skills to define problems, collect appropriate and relevant data, establish facts, and draw reasonable conclusions from gathered information.
• Ability to derive inventory requirements from Bills of Material.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Previous certified forklift experience

Desired:

• Warehouse/Receiving/Inventory experience in the aerospace or automotive industry.

Prescreen Questions:

• Describe your fulfillment operations experience, specifically inventory counting, receiving experience, and packing experience (Include years of experience and companies where you have done this type of work)
• Do you have experience receiving or shipping inventory? Describe any receiving, put-away, picking/kitting, or shipping experience you may have.
• Are you willing to drive a forklift with training?
• Are you able to lift 50LBs?

Please note that ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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About manufacturing at ApTask

Manufacturing roles at ApTask cover plant operations, quality engineering, supply-chain, lean/Six Sigma, and production-technology positions across automotive, consumer-goods, medical-device, and industrial-equipment clients. We recruit engineers, managers, and technicians who understand the specific MES, ERP (SAP S/4, Oracle, Infor), and PLM stack the client runs — not generic operations profiles. Every candidate is safety-certified against the plant's specific process (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, FDA 21 CFR) and background-verified to the depth the client's HR org requires.

Benefits:

Salary : $24