Warehouse Generalist

Employment Type: Full-time permanent

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Division/Department: Engine Shop

Available vacancies: 1

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ), Winnipeg and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

Reporting Structure

The Warehouse Generalist reports directly to the Engine Shop Manager.

Core Competencies

• Accountability and Dependability
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Judgment
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Relationship Building
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations.
• Oversee processes and performance with MRO on parts issues and deliveries.
• Ensure accuracy of paperwork with associated parts.
• Ensure compliance with Avmax GPM.
• Manage the reception, handling, distribution, and storage of all freight, product, and supplies that come in and out of the warehouse.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory records.
• Ensure accuracy of warehouse inventory in terms of location and quantity.
  • Stock locations and quantities, and Count Programs.
  • Related processes, reports, record keeping and related functions for reconciling.
• Ensure all parts leaving warehouse and/or control are traceable.
• Provide processes to ensure accuracy of inventory management.
• Coordinate the handling of inventories.
• Keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
• Affix shipping labels to packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers. Insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Assist in oversight of data management of inventory visibility and accuracy within Tracking Database; (Quantum)
  • Help develop, monitor and maintain standards and process for parts flow within Tracking Database.
  • Prepare report(s) and reconcile discrepancies and maintain accurate costs of inventory after upload.
• Assist in oversight of compliance with Company Manuals in terms of processes and performance on parts issues, deliveries.
  • Help develop and maintain documented processes and standards and monitoring effectiveness.
  • Ensure the accuracy of paperwork and batch file systems through existing standards, while monitoring effectiveness, and maintaining documented process related to Quality Control in terms of inspection of parts, release of parts, Shelf life, Scrap and Returns Programs.
• Participate in the establishment, organization, and implementation of short and long term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures when required.
• Control of the Shelf Life Program.
• Control of the Scrap Program.
• Other duties as assigned by direct report.

Qualifications

• A minimum high school education, degree, or diploma in a related program(s) is considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with databases and MS Office.
• Ability to operate a forklift is an asset.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

Experience

• Minimum 3 year of aviation-related warehouse experience.
• Quantum experience is an asset.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially. Candidates may request a copy of Avmax's accommodation policy upon request.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.