Shipping/Receiving Specialist
About The Position
Woodward is looking for a Shipping and Receiving Specialist at their Niles Campus. This role will be on a split 1st shift (Mon-Fri 10:30am-7:00pm) and will be responsible for ensuring the team operates in a safe and efficient manner, meets production goals while targeting quality expectations. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee). Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Requirements
- Attention to Detail: Carefully inspects shipments and documentation to prevent errors and ensure accuracy in all processes.
- Shipping Software Proficiency: Utilizes shipping and inventory management software to track shipments, manage orders, and update records accurately.
- Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks and manages time to meet logistics, shipping and receiving deadlines consistently.
- Communication Skills: Effectively communicates with stakeholders such as team members, suppliers, and customers to coordinate logistics, shipping and receiving activities.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves issues related to shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, and logistical challenges promptly.
- Organizational Skills: Keeps the logistics, shipping and receiving areas organized and orderly to facilitate effective operations and safe work environment.
- Safety Compliance: Adheres to all safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and their colleagues.
- Knowledge of Business Systems: Proficiently operates software applications specific to logistics, shipping, and receiving to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
- Members must be certified in multiple functions within the logistics department functional areas: These may vary by site. Most include shipping, receiving, order picking, material handling, stocking, final gate, and kitting.
- Advanced understanding of business expectations and department standard work.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR and EAR.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and schedules inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
- Prepares, verifies, and maintains all necessary shipping, receiving, and logistics documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
- Identifies and resolves any discrepancies or issues related to shipping, receiving, and logistics, and communicates effectively with internal teams and external partners to facilitate operational excellence.
- Ensures all training records are maintained.
- Cross trains and certifies in applicable logistics functions such as shipping, receiving, and stockroom departments.
- Assists with training of uncertified Logistics members.
- Contributes to team and process improvements.
Benefits
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities
- 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
