Crating Specialist

Boise, ID

Description

AERO Specialties is a world leader in manufacturing and distributing high-quality ground support equipment (GSE). We opened our doors in 1987 as a small, local manufacturer and have grown tremendously with offices in the Boise, ID, USA area and multiple international sales as service locations. We remain dedicated to the company's mission of providing the best GSE and customer service possible. We are seeking new team members who share our core values and vision: building a team of people dedicated to our purpose who strive for excellence in performance!

The AERO Specialties Shipping and Crating Clerk is responsible for building custom shipping crates, crate kits, and general palletizing of oversized equipment using established processes and procedures. These shipments will ship via all modes of shipping across the globe. This individual will be tasked with being accurate and making sure all crates and pallets that leave our facility will arrive in the same condition as when they left our facility.

What are we looking for?

Someone with the following Core Competencies

• The ability to work hard, to complete multiple challenging tasks/projects within agreed time frames and with the appropriate level of critical thinking and quality. To manage daily, monthly and annual goals with clear, proactive communication and follow-up across all teams, both internal and external.
• To drive to improve the business and its processes by seeking efficiency in all activities.
• A commitment to be your best self - everyday; to taking responsibility for your actions; to taking a positive approach towards your coworkers, our challenges and our failures; to pushing yourself and your coworkers for results.
  
  

We strive for success but sometimes we miss. When we do, we expect everyone to pull together, to get back up and to push forward again - together.

And Someone Who Can

• Perform routine packing of various aviation equipment shipping domestic and international
• Follow packaging procedures to ensure the safety of all shipments; includes polishing and cleaning all units, measuring boxes, weighing, cubing, and banding
• Measuring and cutting of wood and assembly of the entire crate used for packing non-standard/over-sized items
• Maintain material inventory including lumber, fasteners and other material used in the shipping process
• Check products for defects and accuracy, report and replace any defective item prior to packing
• Follow shipment receiving procedures ensuring the right items have been delivered and Receiving Clerks notified
• Ensure that serial and batch numbers match the product and Sales Order
• Coordinate yard space for inbound/outbound shipments and position units in proper storage areas
• Operate forklift to transport shipments from the storage area to the crating area
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks throughout day
• Participate in inventory and cycle count processes
  
  

Requirements

What qualifies someone for this position?

• Basic math skills
• Basic carpentry skills and experience using hand and power tools are necessary
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Possess a valid in-state driver's license and possess an acceptable safe driving record
• Be able to operate a forklift and complete our internal forklift training program
  
  

What do you get in return?

• Competitive pay DOE!
• We pay 100% of your (the employee’s) health insurance premium at time of eligibility (after 60 days at 1 st of the month)!
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)!
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)!
• Employer match for 401k with eligibility to participate after only 90 days!
• Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance!
• Flexible work schedules!
• Paid vacations and personal time; the longer you’re with us, the more you’ll accrue!
• Paid holidays!
• Potential for profit sharing!