Parts Puller and Shipping/Receiving helper

Description

Onboard Systems International (“Onboard”), a Signia Aerospace company, is the leading global provider of external cargo handling equipment for civil and military helicopters. Founded nearly 50 years ago, the facility in Vancouver, WA has a growing product portfolio including mechanical cargo hooks and suspension systems, to proprietary weighing systems and a Human External Cargo (HEC) line of equipment. In addition to serving every major OEM, the company heavily targets helicopter owners like municipal, fire, search and rescue operators and utility companies. In total, we serve over 1,000 customers around the world.

Onboard Systems is a part of Signia Aerospace, whose brands lead the industry aerospace and aviation industry in performance and quality.

Onboard is seeking a second shift Parts Puller and Shipping/Receiving Helper to support the growing business and growing portfolio of new products being introduced. This role works onsite at our Vancouver, WA location. This position is for Evening shift, Monday thru Thursday, 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm, but will start with training on day shift 9:30 to 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week in our climate controlled production warehouse. Overtime (early start) may be required one week per month.  

In this role, you will spend approximately 2/3 of your time assisting with inventory and pulling parts on a computer-operated  machine to build kits for assembly.  The remainder of your time will be spent assisting our shipping and receiving department by preparing shipments for domestic and international shipping by ensuring compliance with U.S. export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and facilitating the secure and efficient movement of goods across borders.

Job Responsibilities and Required Skills

• Pull parts from inventory by hand (not forklift) based on work and sales orders
• Physically count inventory
• Place parts into inventory
• Use of computer systems to transact inventory
• Perform order picking and packing for customer orders, ensuring quality control.
• Assist with the end-to-end process of shipping goods both internationally and domestically, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure all shipments comply with U.S. export regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC, by preparing and reviewing necessary documentation such as commercial invoices, export licenses, and shipping manifests.
•  Assist with maintaining accurate records of all shipments, including tracking numbers, customs declarations, and correspondence with customs officials and freight forwarders.
• Build relationships with domestic and international carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to optimize shipping processes and resolve any issues that arise.

Requirements

Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in international and domestic shipping, with a strong understanding of export regulations and compliance requirements. 

Skills:

• Be able to lift an average of 10 lbs., and max lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift
• Operate hand held scanner and utilize computer software
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with logistics management software. 
• Work steadily on an independent basis
• Attention to detail and accuracy and mechanical aptitude are critical to this position

The wage range for this role is $17-22/hr, plus a $4 shift differential. The total hourly rate for the role will be $21-26/hr.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.