Advanced Shipping Associate

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•$25 - $26

About The Position

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve just found it.We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. With dedication and precision and stellar communication skills, the Advanced Shipping Associate will preform a combination of manual and clerical shipping duties by processing outgoing shipments. This will include finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, building materials, equipment, etc. Basically, you’ll prepare merchandise for shipping, maintain records, and check invoices and bills of lading. You’ll also answer calls and respond to inquiries regarding tracking of product and freight costs and file freight claims, if product is lost or damaged. What you’ll experience: Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 4 years of related experience. An AA Degree or certification in assigned area is preferred if appropriate
Ability to operate material handling equipment, including forklift, sky track, and cranes
Solid understanding of general and detailed aspects of the shipping process and their practical application to problems/situations
Skillful knowledge of shipping activities/processes, including classified materials
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Solid computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Outstanding customer service, organizational and record-keeping skills
Ability to actively develop continuous improvement strategies
Committed to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

Prepares materials for shipment, including finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, building materials, equipment, and determines proper packaging and cushioning.
Processes outgoing shipments on the system, including verifying quantity, weight, conformance of materials to stated identifications, and handling freight bills, packing sheets, and other documents.
Lifts heavy items and may operate a forklift or other power industrial vehicles.
Uses computer systems for processing, tracking, logging, verifying, and reporting shipments.
Monitors and coordinates shipping activities, maintains daily status for work area activities, and ensures adherence to scheduling requirements.
Follows shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routing, schedules, and requirements.
May handle and process classified material.
Files freight claims with carriers if the product is lost or damaged.
Answers calls and responds to inquiries regarding tracking of product and freight costs. Prepares export documentation and files all documentation electronically in the operating system.
Reports materials shipped and bills of lading, posts weight and shipping charges, and routes merchandise to destinations.
Communicates clearly with coworkers, planners, material managers, and internal customers.
Ensures lowest cost transportation by reviewing company and customer needs, researching transportation methods, and auditing carrier costs and performances.
Supports continuous improvement activities and suggests system and/or process changes.