Warehouse Associate I

Warehouse Associate

Whippany Actuation Systems is looking for a Warehouse Associate to perform manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies. You will work primarily in the stock room but will also support shipping and receiving as needed.

Whippany Actuation Systems is a dynamic aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications. We believe that our success over the last 75 years can be credited to the hard-work and dedication of our employees. To support our employees, we offer a variety of benefit options so they can choose the coverage based on what is important to their unique lifestyle. These include medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, and a robust employee assistance program. In addition, we provide benefits to assist you in planning for your future and providing for your family, including 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

In this role, you will typically:

• Wrap, package, or crate and stage finished products, spares or other material in accordance with customer specifications and departmental procedures applying necessary labels and packing lists;
• Ensure accuracy of shipment by weighing and measuring items of outgoing shipments and checking quantity of boxes, packages and contents;
• Transport material, product, parts and supplies using dollies, hand trucks, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment using safe practices, ESD and ISO procedures;
• Determine method of shipment, originate bill of lading, and contact carrier for pick up;
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies;
• Pick parts, and document and allocate materials to production floor;
• Accept goods, verify accuracy of receivables, store parts and materials, and release materials in stockroom

We require:

• A high school diploma or equivalent;
• At least 5 years of experience which includes shipping and receiving or stock room duties utilizing electronic recordkeeping systems;
• Authorization to work in the US

Eligibility Requirements:

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Whippany Actuation Systems will require proof of status before employment.

We would really like to see:

• Previous shipping/receiving, stock keeping/materials handling, and/or inventory control experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, math and troubleshooting skills, and organizational skills;
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems;
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Self-starter who is able to identify next steps and demonstrate initiative to accomplish them with little or no supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, stoop and twist
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers gross and fine dexterity
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Benefits and Compensation: The pay rate for this position at commencement of employment is $21.84 per hour. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position."

At Whippany Actuation Systems, we believe that our success can only be credited to the hard work and dedication of our employees. To support our employees, we offer a variety of benefit options so they can choose the coverage based on what is important to their unique lifestyle. These include medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, tuition assistance program, and an employee assistance program. In addition, we provide 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Lastly, employees are eligible for generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time

Our Commitment:

Whippany Actuation Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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