Material Handler
AerotekJob Title: Material Handler / Parts SpecialistJob Description
This role focuses on accurately shipping, receiving, and handling parts, materials, cores, and equipment while maintaining precise inventory records in the computer system. You verify that all incoming and outgoing items meet regulatory and company standards for quality, documentation, and traceability, including part numbers, serial n
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umbers, and shelf life. You also support inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and shelf life audits at a busy airport-based facility.
Responsibilities
• Ship and receive parts, materials, cores, and equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Replenish inventory and update all transactions in the computer system to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Inspect incoming packages to verify there is no visible damage before acceptance.
• Confirm that all items received comply with applicable federal regulations and company policies regarding quality, documentation, and traceability.
• Verify part numbers, serial numbers, and shelf life information for all incoming and outgoing items.
• Perform regular shelf life audits to ensure materials remain within usable dates and are properly documented.
• Conduct cycle counts to reconcile physical inventory with system records and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle and organize parts and materials in the warehouse or hangar to support efficient retrieval and storage.
• Use SAP and other computer systems to enter data, track inventory, and generate required reports.
• Provide courteous and effective customer service to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working with parts, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-organized work area within the hangar and warehouse spaces.
Essential Skills
• 12 years of experience working with aircraft parts or auto parts.
• Strong computer skills, including accurate data entry for inventory and shipping/receiving tasks.
• Experience with inventory control, stocking, and warehouse inventory processes.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and support inventory reconciliation.
• Familiarity with handling parts and materials in a warehouse or hangar environment.
• Customer service skills to interact professionally with internal and external contacts.
• Great attention to detail when verifying part numbers, serial numbers, and shelf life information.
• Verifiable high school diploma.
• Willingness and ability to obtain DOT and IATA certifications.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to work MondayFriday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at an airport-based location.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience using SAP for inventory control and materials management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications to support data entry and documentation.
• Comfort working with warehouse inventory systems and processes.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and regulatory requirements for quality and traceability.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple parts and materials efficiently.
• Reliability and consistency in following established work schedules and processes.
Why Work Here?
You join a stable, airport-based operation that invests in your growth through structured training and clear pathways to higher pay once you complete training and transition to a direct role. The environment values accuracy, safety, and teamwork, giving you the opportunity to build specialized experience with parts and inventory in a unique hangar setting. You benefit from a consistent daytime schedule that supports worklife balance while you develop in-demand skills and certifications that can advance your career.
Work Environment
You work indoors in a hangar at Dulles Airport, handling parts and materials in a warehouse-style setting. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours. You regularly use computers, SAP, and other inventory systems to