What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler 1 position at Universal Avionics?
The Material Handler I is position responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing materials to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures material accuracy, traceability, and compliance with company procedures and quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Receive, inspect, and verify materials against documentation.
- Perform inventory transactions in the ERP/MRP system.
- Store and issue materials following FIFO, lot control, and traceability requirements.
- Pick and deliver materials to production areas.
- Label, identify, and segregate parts.
- Support cycle counts and physical inventories.
- Follow ESD, FOD, safety, and quality procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Comply with AS9100 and company quality requirements.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous warehouse, manufacturing experience.
What We Offer:
- Benefits eligibility starts on your first day as a full-time employee at Universal Avionics.
- Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low-deductible PPO)
- Preventive care covered at 100%
- Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
- Teladoc virtual care access
- Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
- Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
- 401(k) with safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days)
- 9/80 work schedule option – every other Friday off
- Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in December)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Gym reimbursement
- Wellness programs:
- One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more)
- Travel assistance and employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and emotional wellness support:
- Up to 3 free counseling visits per issue/year through Reliance Matrix
- Up to 6 free counseling sessions per issue/year through Health Advocate
- Includes mental health, financial, legal, work-life, medical navigation, and life coaching support
- And more!
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Universal Avionics offers the best of both worlds: the close-knit, agile culture of a mid-sized company, with the resources and global impact of our parent company, Elbit Systems.
- Our team is driven by purpose, innovation, and a shared passion for aviation safety.
- Here's what makes our work environment thrive:
- A collaborative, supportive team of skilled professionals and mentors
- Groundbreaking projects that shape the future of avionics technology
- A company culture that promotes innovation, career growth, and continuous learning
- Meaningful work that impacts air travel safety around the world
- A strong work-life balance, including a 9/80 schedule option
To learn more about Universal Avionics, visit: www.UniversalAvionics.com
Universal Avionics’ products and technology are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As part of our compliance process, we inquire about work authorization and citizenship status to ensure alignment with these regulations.