Material Handler Job Description 

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a full-time Material Handler to work within our project teams. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to: rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.

**This Position is fully on-site at Empirical System’s Aerospace in San Luis Obispo, CA 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by fulfilling workorders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution. 

• Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area and bins. 

• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages. 

• Executes physical material movement supporting system adjustments and transfers. 

• Performs material movement as required through non-conformance disposition. 

• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders. 

• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering materials and supplies. 

• Locates and packs materials for shipping. 

• Will work with Planning to ensure that work orders are released, built, and completed as committed. 

• Will handle the movement and documentation of materials rejected in W.I.P. and their replacement. 

• Will assist in the issuing of labor/material to and closing of Work Orders. 

• Endeavor to identify and deal with obsolete material as it occurs. 

• Assist in Cycle Counting. 

• Assist to maintain AS9100 QMS systems and process. 

• Aid in the entry of data and documentation to MRP system. 

• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, and loading docks. 

• Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean. 

• Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations. 

• Responsible for actively promoting an ethics-based business culture in the project management organization, ensuring that all peers are aware of, and fully comply with, ESAero’s “Code of Ethics,” and related policies. 

Required Qualifications and Skills: 

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• APICS training and/or certification is desirable.

• Educated in ESD. 

Desired Qualifications and Skills: 

• BA/BS degree desired. 

• Knowledge of operations, program management, project management, product development, and procurement desired. Demonstrated ability to make decisions and formulate and execute alternative plans when the need arises. 

• Ability to work well with others to accomplish tasks in support of the production plan and meet shipping deadlines. 

• Must be proficient in Excel and have some familiarity with SharePoint and ERP systems. 

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing organization as a planner/expediter or material control specialist. 

• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing is preferred.

• US Citizen 

Preferred but not required: 

• Familiar with ISO9001/AS9100 

• Familiar with MS Project 

• Familiar with NetSuite ERP 

Standard Benefits:

• Health: Health/Dental/Vision

• PTO 

• Retirement: 401k

• Casual dress code, Free snacks 

• Amazing location to live, work, and play 

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.

Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States 

Must be able to pass background check 

Hiring Range: $18/hr. - $26/hr.