Material Handler / Storekeeper

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Description

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs work generally recognized as Storekeeper's work in storeroom areas located in maintenance bases and line operations including receiving, issuing, provisioning, checking, classifying, inventorying and storing of supplies, equipment, parts and materials
• Opening, packaging and sealing of boxes and crates
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors where employees may be exposed to wide variety of weather conditions, noises and fumes and machinery
• Performance of duties, will include climb & work from ladders, bend & stoop in confined areas and stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling in the loading and unloading of trucks, carts and conveyors
• Fueling assigned vehicles
• Transporting parts and materials between various locations, sorting and counting items and preparing labels and related ticketing documents
• Reading and interpreting documents or instructions to build kits for use in aircraft change orders, first aid, in-flight and charter services
• Responsibility for maintaining an orderly and safe work area and maintaining familiarity with operating procedures, general rules and regulations
• Operating a variety of equipment with manual and automatic transmissions including forklifts, trucks, tractors, tugs, and electric carts
• Working with hand tools, such as remote computer terminal sets, bag sealers, saws, mobile radios, shears, knives and staplers
• Handling hazardous materials, flammable materials and/or hazardous waste
• Converting units of weights and measurements
• Using a computer to track inventory

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma, GED or education equivalent
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Basic ability to convert units of weights and measurements
• Must possess a valid state issued driver's license (suspended, expired, revoked or denied are not considered valid) and have an acceptable driving record
• Must be flexible and willing to work any shift in a 24 hour/7 day a week operation including early mornings, afternoons, late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of testing/interview required to meet job qualifications
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Previous work in jobs requiring heavy lifting and safety awareness
• Previous warehouse or related experience
• Forklift operation experience
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suites (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficient computer skills
• Inventory experience

The starting rate for this role is $21.35. This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).

We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io.