Stockroom Associate in East Aurora, New York at Astronics

Summary

The Stockroom Associate is responsible for managing inventory, kitting materials for production, and ensuring accurate record-keeping of stocked items. This role supports manufacturing operations by maintaining organized storage areas, tracking material movement, and assembling kits according to production schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties performed. Employees in this position may be required to follow other related instructions and perform additional job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Furthermore, this description does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion.

Inventory Management

• Perform daily cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure materials are stored properly and easily accessible for production needs.
• Process material requisitions in accordance with production requirements.
• Maintain First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory control and lot traceability.
• Package finished goods and assist in preparing them for shipment.

Kitting & Material Handling

• Assemble kits of parts and components based on work orders and production schedules.
• Verify all required materials are available and properly labeled before distribution
• Perform PO Receipt and Inspect transactions
• Identify material shortages and coordinate with the team lead to resolve issues.
• Deliver materials to appropriate departments in a timely and efficient manner.

Stockroom Operations

• Organize and maintain a clean, efficient, and well-labeled stockroom.
• Operate material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, hand trucks) to move stock.
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures regarding material storage and handling.

System & Documentation

• Use the ERP system to manage inventory transactions in and out of the stockroom.
• Generate and analyze various inventory reports for tracking and optimization.
• Assist in process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with SOX / 404 internal audit controls and related documentation.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in inventory management, material handling, or stockroom operations (manufacturing experience preferred).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, packing lists, and other inventory documents.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

Hourly pay range: $19.00 - $25.00/hour, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs.

Competitive rewards: Benefits start the first of the month after hire, quarterly bonus tied to company profitability, 401(k) with 3% company contribution, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid holidays (including a full Christmas week shutdown), and comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage.

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Additional Considerations:

· An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check

· Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms to pull handles and push buttons and reach objects. Requirements may also include repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching or crawling.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail LSINY.jobs@astronics.com; or call: 716-655-0800. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

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