Logistics Assistant - Tamarac, FL

HQ Aero is currently recruiting for an experienced LOGISTICS ASSISTANT in TAMARAC, FL

This position requires receiving and shipping jet engines, stands, and other high value materials requiring the usage of a heavy-duty forklift. Other duties include – movement of equipment to storage areas located in various warehouses. This position will require you to work as a team member to prepare engines for shipment and also perform additional tasks given by your lead.
 
Responsibilities and Duties (included but not limited to)

• Receives and follows the instructions from the crew lead and planner about daily job assignments.
• Understands and follows the priority order of the assignments.
• Ensures that man hours required for work performed are properly accounted for by proper sign-in and sign-out.
• Maintains a responsible attitude about the use of all special tools and shop equipment and ensures that any equipment used is used properly and stores it back where it belongs.
• Operate forklift with care and with awareness to people and environment around machine.
• Ensure forklift is properly stored, fueled, cleaned, and ready to operate.
• Take photographs of incoming and outgoing engines, engine stands, and high value materials as they enter and exit facility.
• Follow and update inventory activity, lists, records, and log all completed tasks.
• Remove engines, engine stands, and all materials from trucks or shipping and transports to designated area.
• Communicates with supervisor and logistics team when lifting or setting engines in designated areas and is aware and capable of preventing hazardous situations before they become critical.
• Reports any hazards or problems to lead, planner, and supervisor.

 Job Type:
Monday to Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Able to pass drug test/background check – we are a drug free work place!
• Experience with heavy lifting forklift.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently when required.
• Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing, walking, etc., as job may require.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and overtime.
• Able to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season.
• Have a good sense of balance.