Material Handler

San Luis Obispo, CA
Full Time
Entry Level

Material Handler Job Description 

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a full-time Material Handler to work within our project teams. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to: rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.  

**This Position is fully on-site at Empirical System’s Aerospace in San Luis Obispo, CA 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by fulfilling workorders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution. 

  • Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area and bins. 

  • Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages. 

  • Executes physical material movement supporting system adjustments and transfers. 

  • Performs material movement as required through non-conformance disposition. 

  • Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders. 

  • Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering materials and supplies. 

  • Locates and packs materials for shipping. 

  • Will work with Planning to ensure that work orders are released, built, and completed as committed. 

  • Will handle the movement and documentation of materials rejected in W.I.P. and their replacement. 

  • Will assist in the issuing of labor/material to and closing of Work Orders. 

  • Endeavor to identify and deal with obsolete material as it occurs. 

  • Assist in Cycle Counting. 

  • Assist to maintain AS9100 QMS systems and process. 

  • Aid in the entry of data and documentation to MRP system. 

  • Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, and loading docks. 

  • Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean. 

  • Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations. 

  • Responsible for actively promoting an ethics-based business culture in the project management organization, ensuring that all peers are aware of, and fully comply with, ESAero’s “Code of Ethics,” and related policies. 

Required Qualifications and Skills: 

  • A High School diploma or equivalent is required.  

  • APICS training and/or certification is desirable.  

  • Educated in ESD. 

Desired Qualifications and Skills: 

  • BA/BS degree desired. 

  • Knowledge of operations, program management, project management, product development, and procurement desired. Demonstrated ability to make decisions and formulate and execute alternative plans when the need arises. 

  • Ability to work well with others to accomplish tasks in support of the production plan and meet shipping deadlines. 

  • Must be proficient in Excel and have some familiarity with SharePoint and ERP systems. 

  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing organization as a planner/expediter or material control specialist. 

  • Familiarity with electronics manufacturing is preferred.  

  • US Citizen 

Preferred but not required: 

  • Familiar with ISO9001/AS9100 

  • Familiar with MS Project 

  • Familiar with NetSuite ERP 

Standard Benefits:  

  • Health: Health/Dental/Vision  

  • PTO 

  • Retirement: 401k  

  • Casual dress code, Free snacks 

  • Amazing location to live, work, and play 
     

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.  
E-Verify participation required for employment.

Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States 

Must be able to pass background check 

Hiring Range: $18/hr. - $26/hr. 

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