Parts & Shipping Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you an aviation enthusiast who loves learning about various parts and processes within the industry? Perhaps you are someone who enjoys building and managing relationships with various vendors and/or companies. Do you thrive on being meticulously organized and take great pride in finding the needle in the haystack? If so, we have the position for you!

Ventura Air Services has a NEW opening for a Full-time Inventory Specialist at our location in Farmingdale, NY. 

This is a new position within our maintenance team and will play a critical role in managing our inventory and building vital relationships with vendors as we continue to grow.
This position has the ability to make an immediate impact cross-functionally within the company. 

• Retrieve parts from inventory to issue for Work Orders as requested by Maintenance Personnel.
• Maintain appropriate traceability documentation on all parts in inventory, including life-limited part core marking as
  required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Keep a clean workspace.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks. Schedule truck shipments, UPS, and FedEx as needed.
• Inspect and record incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage, dates, etc.
• Sign for receipt of deliveries and take custody of incoming assets.
• Receive, track, and distribute electronic and mechanical components/parts.
• Prepare items for shipment.
• Learn and implement standard procedures for parts room inventory control.
• Work with Leadership to ensure continued compliance with FAR rules for handling and tracking Property.
• Maintain inventory records in Corridor Asset Tracking software.
• Ensure proper inventory and inspection for receipt is performed prior to transferring assets to requestors.
• Must be amenable to procurement-related work as needs arise.
• This position will allow for cross-training and the development of additional skills.

Required Skills & Abilities:
• Strong Microsoft office skills; specifically excel.
• Previous aviation or inventory control experience a plus but not required.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Professional and well spoken. Must be comfortable speaking to team members, clients, owners, vendors, and guests
from all demographics.
• Model a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident and goal-oriented
• Aligns with the Ventura Core Values
• A Valid Driver's license is required.
• Previous experience working with inventory control systems preferred.
• Ability to lift and move 50lbs when needed.

Benefits:
• Medical Benefits through Aetna with 3 different plans to choose from with select HSA and FSA options.
• 401k
• Dental and Vision Benefits through Ameritas
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO pool with holidays, your birthday and anniversary off.

The expected compensation range for this position is $25-$30 per hour dependent on experience.