Warehouse Associate

Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics (formerly Optics 1)

ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (DSI) delivers a wide range of solutions to meet the evolving challenges of national defense and complex space missions. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Safran DSI operates through the specialized business units Optronics, Space Systems, Testing & Telemetry, and Assured PNT. With more than 500 employees throughout the country, DSI is a preferred partner for the armed forces federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial entities within the US defense and space sectors.

Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

We are united by a unique culture and commitment to provide the highest quality products to those who serve.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Warehouse Associate’s primary responsibilities will be to support the Supply Chain Operations to include the stockroom receiving and shipping functions. Secondary responsibility will be to support the outfitting, kitting, and inventory control functions of the warehouse as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule, Monitor and control daily shipping and receiving workflow as directed by Supervision
• Ensures Exports are processed per Export Control Processes and Licenses as directed by Supervision
• Assist with the receiving, staging and shipping processes in accordance with Warehouse policies/procedures
• Inspect incoming materials to Quality Control Procedures
• Maintain records as required.
• Maintain a high level of service in the warehouse
• Maintain warehouse security and safety
• Assist delivery companies to coordinate services
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Assist warehouse associates to accomplish the day-to-day duties and responsibilities for the stockroom.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• High School education with relevant job experience.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in Shipping/Receiving function as a warehouse associate in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Stockroom experience a plus.
• Understanding of supply chain and logistic concepts
• Familiar with ERP systems; preferably SAP
• Ability to interface professionally with internal and external personnel
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player
• This position may have requirements for occasional after-hours and weekend support
• Experience and knowledge base with SAP is desired
• Must have U.S. Protected Individual status
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of programs including MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel
• Proficient in an ERP system.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).