Shipping Associate 1 - 1st shift

Job Description Summary

The role involves receiving, offloading, sorting incoming packages and mail, scanning, picking, building, and processing kits, and performing visual reviews to ensure material conformity. Responsibilities include staging materials, addressing potential quality issues, understanding packaging and shipping requirements, following work instructions, and executing basic ERP transactions. Additionally, the role requires proper packaging, adherence to special handling requirements, maintaining inventory of packaging materials, and utilizing various packaging materials and equipment.

Job Description

At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. As a world-leading provider of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft, we are committed to advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Joining GE Aerospace means becoming part of a collaborative and diverse team that values your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity. We listen to your ideas and support your growth through our ongoing LEAN transformation, enabling you to work smarter, not harder. Your contributions will have a meaningful impact on millions of lives, and you will share in our pride and purpose. If you are ready to elevate your future and do work that truly matters, come aboard, and be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace

• Career Growth: GE isn't just a great place to start your career-it's a great place to expand and grow your career. Many entry-level employees grow into leadership roles in operations or other parts of the business. There are also opportunities to continue your career at GE in Jacksonville or across the globe.
• Benefits: Our range of benefits includes health care starting on day one, 401 (k) savings plan with generous employer match, paid time off and more
• Education Assistance: GE encourages employees to continue their education and provides financial support to further employee learning.
• Work Environment: The GE Aerospace site in Jacksonville is unique, manufacturing electronic component parts and operating a Repair & Overhaul shop for GE Engines, including engine ignition systems, speed sensors, and harnesses. Our climate-controlled facility embraces diversity and career advancement, supported by 9 active employee resource groups.

• Package and Mail Handling: Receive, offload, sort incoming packages and mail, and operate the mailing system for outgoing US mail.
• Kit Processing: Scan, pick, build, and process kits, ensuring correct and usable material through visual review.
• Material Staging and Quality Control: Stage materials, move them as needed, and recognize and address potential quality issues ("turnbacks").
• Packaging and Shipping Requirements: Stay updated on packaging, shipping, labeling, and weight requirements, and follow written work instructions, processes, and customer manuals.
• ERP Transactions: Execute, transact, and view basic ERP transactions for all products, including raw materials, sub-components, finished goods, and repairs.
• Proper Packaging: Ensure proper packaging of individual and master packaging requirements, adhering to special handling requirements for parts with cure dates, shelf life, hazmat, MSDS, and ESD.
• Inventory Management: Maintain proper inventory of packaging materials and utilize all types of packaging material and equipment.

• Team Environment and Lean Practices: Actively participate in a teaming environment that uses lean and 5S practices to improve products and processes.
• Skills and Experience: Basic computer, math, ERP skills, and written and verbal communication skills, with experience in material processes in ERP within a manufacturing environment and 1-year prior experience in stockroom, receiving, shipping, and/or warehouse roles.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations, climb ladders, continuously stand, stoop, and make turning movements.
• Education and Certifications: High School diploma or GED, and the ability to attain all required certifications of the department (walk behind, forklift, electric pallet jack, etc.).