Stockroom Associate

Summary

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties performed. Employees in this position may be required to follow other related instructions and perform additional job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Furthermore, this description does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion.

Inventory Management

• 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.

Kitting & Material Handling

• 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.

Stockroom Operations

• 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.

System & Documentation

• 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.

Compensation

$18.50-24.50/hr

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• 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.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Due to federal contract obligations, must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Supervisor Responsibilities

Does not have any supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions within the organization.

Travel Expectations

There are no travel expectations for this position

SKILLS

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos. Must have ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Possess the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands *

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and or arms to pull handles and push buttons and reach objects. Requirements may also include climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment*

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accommodation Request

Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail LSINY.jobs@astronics.com; or call: 716-655-0800. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.