Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager

Job Summary: The Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Control Associate at Sun Test Systems is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations related to inbound and outbound shipments, inventory management, and material handling. This role ensures the accuracy, condition, and timely movement of goods by coordinating shipping priorities, inspecting equipment and loading operations, and maintaining compliance with legal and contractual requirements. The associate maintains inventory records, shipping documents, requisitions, and contributes to a safe and organized work environment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee all incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper condition of shipments.
• Determines shipping priorities, methods, and schedules based on shipping notices, orders, and other records.
• Directs the movement of shipments from the shipping/receiving platform to storage or work areas.
• Prepares and reviews bills of lading, shipping charges, and routing information to ensure compliance with legal load limits and delivery schedules.
• Inspect loading operations and seals truck or boxcar doors after loading to meet shipping specifications.
• Compiles and maintains inventory, shipping, and purchasing records using information from contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and requisitions.
• Maintains records of unfilled and back-ordered items; releases back orders as inventory becomes available.
• Prepare requisitions and orders for new or additional stock items.
• Posts shipping weights, costs, and preparing related documentation.
• Compiles reports and documentation for internal and external use.
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and ensures timely maintenance or repair, including vehicle maintenance tracking.
• Determines space and layout for shipments in trucks and boxcars to ensure efficient and secure transport.
• Maintains harmony among workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal ability to work in the US and meet any other federal program requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Forklift Certified is preferred

Required Education and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience in hydraulics or fluid power and motor controls/implementation for process measurements is a plus.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to routinely lift 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must be a US citizen and meet any other federal program requirements.

The above statements reflect general details necessary for the performance of the job and are not to be considered an all-inclusive list. Sun Test Systems, Inc. is a federal contractor and EEOC/Title VII/ADA compliant employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.