Shipping/Receiving Specialist

Woodward L'Orange•Niles, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated hourly base pay: $19.71 (minimum) - $25.48 (midpoint) - $31.73 (maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 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 We have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Specialist at our Niles Campus. This role will be on a split 1st shift (Mon-Fri 10:30am-7:00pm) and be responsible for ensuring the team operates in a safe and efficient manner, meets production goals while targeting quality expectations. If you are looking for the next step in your career, apply now!

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.
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).

Responsibilities

Coordinates and schedules inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
Prepares, verifies, and maintains all necessary shipping, receiving, logistics documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
Identifies and resolves any discrepancies or issues related to shipping, receiving, 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.