Stores & Shipper Floater (Materials & Planning Floater)

Are you looking for an interesting and fulfilling career at an established company of dedicated people? Then you could be a great addition to our company!

AEM currently has an opening for apermanent, full-time Stores I & Shipper I Floater. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new things and evolve in your career every day. You will be responsible for supporting the creation of world-class avionics products that have a global impact in aircraft used in a variety of applications, such as Search & Rescue, Fire Fighting and Law Enforcement!

Who Are We?

AEM is a leading global provider of specialty aviation solutions. We design, develop and manufacture aircraft communication systems, loudspeaker systems, caution/warning panels and illuminated panel products for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. We are known for ‘Leading By Design’ and are continuously recognized for our ability to delight our customers. At AEM, we live and breathe avionics. We are not content with simply staying ahead of the curve – rather, AEM is the company that creates the curve. From our sunny corporate office in Kelowna, BC, we offer our products to a global marketplace.

What Makes AEM Different?

Working at AEM is far from status quo. We are a forward-thinking company that believes in rewarding our staff and putting our people first. We are proud of our culture and we continuously nurture it to ensure our team feels valued every single day. Additionally, working and living in the beautiful Okanagan offers an exceptional opportunity for work-life balance, a comfortable pace of life and a wide range of after-work activities.

As an employer who recognizes the importance and value of an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, we actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity**. We value the contributions of each member of the AEM team, and we are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community.

Role Overview

The Stores I & Shipper I Floater position assists with all areas of inventory and is responsible for kitting production batches, packaging, stocking, and overall inventory control. Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting with packaging and processing of all AEM shipments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembles installation kits
• Assists with inventory cycle counts and stock adjustments
• Assists with shipping duties (may require heavy lifting <50lbs)
• Opens and closes work orders as required
• Aids staff requiring missing/additional parts (Stores window/Parts request)
• Receives and stocks inventory
• Receives, packages and stocks Finished Goods
• Prepares all required shipping documents
• Maintains inventories of boxes and packaging materials
• Performs all duties per the applicable Quality Program Procedure
• Completes all other duties as assigned

Success Factors

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Ability to do some heavy lifting (<50lbs) is required.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in a busy environment.
• Ability to work with no supervision and as part of a team.
• Energy to successfully multi-task competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is an asset.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment with urgency to meet deadlines.
• Ability to successfully pass the security assessment of employees who need to examine, possess or transfer controlled goods or technology is required.

Working Conditions

• Work requires moderate physical effort. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 10 and 50 lbs. Manual dexterity is moderate. Physical strain is moderately taxing & fatiguing.
• Work involves moderate degree of alertness & concentration to complete job tasks. Some sensory demands or requirements for vigilance or attentiveness. There are some time pressures to finish specific tasks. Effect of interruptions on results is moderate. Detailed or precision work is moderate
• Health & safety equipment or precautions required.

AEM Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package along with unique and fun benefits & perks, such as:

• A comprehensive benefits package (extended health, vision, dental, health care spending account) after 3-month probationary period
• Profit sharing (paid quarterly) after 1 year of employment.
• Defined contribution pension plan (2:1 match up to 5% of your earnings) after 1 year of employment.
• Extra paid days off per year after 3-month probationary period
• 1 paid vacation day earned per year (in addition to your starting amount) starting in your 2nd year of employment.
• Extensive job training with access to our tuition reimbursement program
• Employer-provided lunches when we meet or exceed our targets.
• Flexible start times & shifts that suit your schedule.
• Enjoyable social activities for employees several times per year
• Employee referral program for you to refer your network for a job at AEM.
• Continuous learning and development support and opportunities
• A whole lot more!

To learn more about working with AEM and to apply to this exciting opportunity, visit: https://www.aem-corp.com/about-us/careers. We appreciate all applicants and will only contact those who have been short-listed to participate in the recruitment process.

**We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to,

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.