Shipping Associate

Shipping And ReceivingAlbany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products – including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few – AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites.To support and assist all shipping duties of the Shipping and Receiving departmentIn the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following values: Safety, Fact Based, Accountable, Respectful, Persistence and Ethical. Put Safety first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives. Responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers.Daily material handling activities at the AEC Deliver and pick up materials, parts, and Kanban cards on designated water spider routes at designated timesWork with VSLs, Team leads and Quality Techs with material flow between the stockroom, warehouse and the shop floorWork with Stockroom Attendant to prepare materials to be delivered to ProductionPerform weekly inventory countsEnsure batch/lot (FIFO & FEFO) on material being transactedAssist with hardware kits to support production needsPerform all relevant SAP transactions and reportingLoading and unloading freight vehicles with forklift and necessary material handling equipmentPackage material for transport/storage as requiredWork flexible hours to achieve daily departmental objectivesUnderstand and work on customer shipment schedulesPrepare outbound shipments and make necessary logistics arrangementsPrepare all outbound shipment documentationObserve Safety policies, programs and initiatives including work place organizationEnsure that all company and governmental policies and procedures are adhered to.Troubleshoot and assist in solving problems.Drive continuous improvements in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.Housekeeping and organization (5S) of the work areas (Receiving, Stockroom and Warehouse)Interact and coordinate activities with other departments as necessaryEmbody the Albany Engineered Composites core values Safety, Respect, Ethical Behavior, Fact-Based, Accountability, and Persistence.Any other duties assignedRegular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the jobHigh school diploma or recognized equivalentValid driver's licenseSAP system experience preferredShipping and Receiving experience preferredMust be able to demonstrate organizational skillsAbility to work independently with little supervisionDetail oriented in terms of documentationBasic math skillsExceptional organizational skillsMultitasking abilitiesComplete forklift and powerlift certificationSafely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment and be able to pass certificationComputer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, SAP)Complete IATA, IMG and ground Dangerous Goods certification as requiredPerform Shipping and Receiving functions as requiredAbility to communicate in English via written and spoken wordsAbility to safely lift up to 50lbs.Proper use of safety and personal protective equipmentIndoor production environment, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures. Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations required, overtime dependent on business need.Frequent repetitive hand movements, use of hand tools – band cutters, box cutters, scissors, etc…Must be able to detect and recognize visual differences between materials or parts, etc…Frequently moves materials and parts >25 lbs between pallets and cartsAs a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.Visa sponsorship is not being offered.Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days, flexible schedule and strong commitment to work/life balance.We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications. Please apply at are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/VeteranExcept where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.