• Material Specialist (1st shift)

    GE Aerospace (Indianapolis, IN)


    Job Description Summary

    Job Description

    GE Aerospace Indianapolis

    The Indianapolis site manufactures complex Aerospace components for a variety of applications. Join us on our growth and transformation journey in Indianapolis.

     

    A few reasons to consider GE

    + 10% pay differential for 2nd/3rd shift.

    + Healthcare Benefits eligible on day one of employment

    + 12 annual paid holidays; vacation eligible at day 30 of employment

    + Climate-controlled building out of the elements

    + Tuition reimbursement benefit

    + 401K with company match

    Essential Responsibilities

    + Ships components and/or finished products within and outside facility.

    + Performs basic tasks related to material handling in various stages of manufacturing including but not limited to counting, bagging, tagging, packing and shipping of materials

    + Operate Forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items safely and efficiently

    + Validates cycle counts and paperwork including reconciliation of discrepant counts

    + Manual transfer of material between processes and/or locations

    + Provides training and mentoring for other employees as required

    + Coordinates logistics and 3rd party transportation

    + Performs other routine procedures within similar situations resulting in standardized but not identical outcomes

    + Utilizes written or visual instructions based on standard operating procedures

    + Provide written and/or oral communications concerning a variety of situations

    + Assists in physical inventory counts

    + Keeps workstation, tools and equipment in a neat and orderly manner

    + Understands and complies with all safety rules and regulations

    + Engages and participates in a self-directed teaming environment

    + Maintain accurate work records.

    + Support our team concept and learn/perform other duties as required.

    + Communicate effectively and professionally with others.

    + Follow and promote safe work practices.

    + Support LEAN initiatives.

    + Lift light to medium weight in an environment that may occasionally require crouching, stooping and/or awkward work positions.

     

    Requirements include.

     

    + High School diploma or equivalent.

    + 1+ year of warehouse and or manufacturing shop material management.

    + 1+ year of data entry and retrieval into a material management or formal ERP system

    + Basic computer skill

    + Previous fork truck driving experience or the ability to be trained and licensed to operate fork trucks and pallet moving equipment safely

    + Must be able to lift up to 30lbs

    + Must be willing to stand for long periods of time.

    + Skills required in simple mathematical counting

    Desirable characteristics

    + Experience working in stockroom, shipping or receiving functions

    + Fork-Lift Driver License and experience

    + Truck loading experience

    + Experience in a manufacturing environment

    + Experience in a self-directed teaming environment

    + Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement knowledge

    + Valid driver's license

    + Good analytical and problem-solving skills

     

    _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

     

    Additional Information

     

    GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

     

    GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

     

    **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

     

    GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.