Material Handler (Contract)

Columbus, MSFull-timePosted Jul 30, 2026

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Material Handler (CONTRACT) to join our team based in Columbus, MS.

You will Inputs : Goods from/for external/internal customer.
Mission : Manage the internal material flow (inventory and warehousing).
Organize and assume the transfer of products with the internal/external customer.
Outputs : Ensure the goods delivered are completed, well stored and dispatched to the right beneficiary.

THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION

Meet the team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your working environment:

On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

How we care for you:

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Receiving: 25%

Receive all vendor purchase orders and ensure number of cartons match the Airway Bill or Bill Of Lading
Check and receive purchase orders into SAP, bag and label as necessary and match corresponding goods receipt document to parts.

Stocking: 25%

Stock parts using hand held scanner in accordance with warehouse procedures

Picking: 25%

Pick delivery notes in order of priority using hand held scanner in accordance with warehouse procedure

Packing: 25%

Pack shipments both physically and systematically in order of priority in SAP in accordance with warehouse procedures
Ship material by priority for customer requirements in accordance with warehouse

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned:

Your boarding pass:

Education:

Required

High school education or equivalent

Preferred

None

Experience:

Required

Minimum of three (3) years-related warehouse experience

Preferred

Prior SAP experience

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

None

Preferred

None

Travel Required:

0% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

Authorized to Work in the US

Clearance:

None

Qualified Skills:

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Good customer service skills
Must be detail oriented

Preferred

None

Communication Skills:

Required:

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

Preferred:

None

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

Use of computer

Preferred:

SAP experience

Complexity of the Role:

Level of Decision Making:

Examples of decisions to be made in this position are but not limited to:

Choosing proper bin location to stock odd/oversize parts
Choosing proper packaging and shipping materials used when packing/shipping to ensure that no damage occurs during transit
Prioritizing work load
Planning work load to maximize efficiency

Physical Requirements:

Onsite or remote: 100% Onsite
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
Equipment Operation: Able to operate personal computer, telephone, fax machine and related equipment. Able to operate warehouse material handling equipment including forklift and cherry picker. Daily
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 50lbs/23kgs. Daily
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 50lbs/23kgs. Daily
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull carts and small items up to 50lbs/23kgs. Daily
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Most of the time.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION

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Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Logistics <JF-SM-LO>

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