Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

Applied Aerospace & Defense•Santa Ana, CA

12d

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Coordinator systematically manages product flow through the shipping and receiving department. The role processes parts into, out of, and through the production cycle while maintaining the traceability needed to produce precision aerospace components. It also receives parts and facilitates their movement into inventory. The position involves transporting products to and from outside vendors in company trucks; recording and preparing incoming and outgoing shipments; verifying incoming material against certifications; packaging parts carefully; checking packaging paperwork; facilitating parts movement; and visually inspecting components for conformance to specifications. The coordinator follows standard procedures for certificate verification, inventory transactions, documentation, and material handling, participates in lean process improvements, supports and trains new associates, maintains clean and orderly work areas and equipment, follows safety rules, and supports assigned improvement projects and other supervisor-assigned responsibilities. The role requires prolonged standing or sitting, frequent fine motor and hand/arm movement, lifting up to 50 pounds, moderate twisting and bending, and moderate climbing on step stools or platforms. Work takes place in a loud machining environment, with minimal exposure to aerospace metals, lubricants, and chemicals. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses or shields and appropriate closed-toe manufacturing footwear; hearing protection or other protective equipment may also be required. Forklifts are utilized.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Valid CDL driver’s license.
Ability to prioritize multiple jobs and seek assistance when needed.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to drive a forklift.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Moderate twisting and bending and moderate climbing on step stools or platforms.
Use of required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses or shields and appropriate closed-toe manufacturing footwear; hearing protection or other protective equipment may be required as needed.

Nice To Haves

Basic math or industrial mathematics.
Good written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

Transport products to and from outside vendors using company trucks.
Verify, record, and prepare incoming and outgoing shipments.
Maintain parts traceability by verifying incoming material against certifications.
Protect parts through conscientious packaging practices.
Verify packaging paperwork, including counts, weights, or measurements.
Facilitate the movement of parts into and out of the department.
Visually inspect components for conformance to specifications.
Follow standard procedures for certificate verification, inventory transactions, documentation, and material handling.
Participate in process improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
Act as a role model, coach, and trainer for new associates to foster a team environment.
Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Follow all safety rules and regulations.
Support improvement projects as assigned.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.