Shipping Specialist

GASTECH ENGINEERING LLC•Sapulpa, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Specialist oversees packaging, shipping, and material handling operations to ensure goods are packaged, documented, and delivered accurately and on time. The role combines hands-on warehouse work with clerical accuracy, oversight of container fabrication, and supervisory duties. The specialist coordinates with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams while leading shipping staff to maintain efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards. This is a manufacturing role performed primarily in a shop in a heavy construction and fabrication environment. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, teamwork, and the ability to tolerate manufacturing conditions and extreme weather. Physical requirements include standing and walking for at least 10 hours, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling into awkward spaces, sustained fine dexterity, and lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Forklift certification required.
At least 3–5 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations required.
Ability to delegate tasks and coordinate team members efficiently and effectively while driving accountability.
Demonstrated proficiency with applicable compliance requirements and shipping regulations.
Demonstrated proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
Ability to read technical drawings for packaging and fabrication.
Ability to work in a team environment with regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to withstand at least 10 hours of standing and walking.
Ability to climb ladders, bend, stoop, squat, and crawl into awkward spaces.
Ability to use hands and fingers with fine dexterity for sustained periods.
Ability to tolerate a manufacturing environment and extreme weather conditions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics.
Previous OSHA or DOT training.
Valid commercial driver’s license (Class A CDL, no air). If the candidate does not have this upon hire, willingness to obtain a Class B CDL within the first six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Monitor shipment schedules and delivery performance, and help resolve transportation issues or delays.
Track shipments and communicate delivery status to customers and internal departments.
Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and other transportation laws.
Supervise and assist with loading and unloading trucks and trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or dollies.
Ensure outbound shipments are properly packaged, labeled, and documented, including BOLs, packing slips, and labels.
Oversee loadout accuracy and quality, verify counts, and report or escalate shortages and damage to management.
Ensure loads are secured and comply with safe transport standards to prevent loss of parts or damage in transit.
Maintain clean and organized shipping areas and enforce housekeeping standards.
Safely drive vehicles to deliver and pick up goods from suppliers.
Visually inspect and maintain delivery vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition and comply with safety regulations.
Assist in preparing and approving shipping documentation for accuracy.
Assist in scheduling pickups and deliveries with carriers and vendors.
Assist in maintaining accurate digital shipment and inventory records.
Assist in constructing and repairing shipping crates and containers.
Ensure crates and containers meet structural, safety, and compliance standards.
Allocate resources and assign tasks for container building as required.
Maintain accurate inventory levels to support shipping operations.
Promote a safety-first culture, including enforcement of PPE and load securement and reporting of hazards.
Delegate tasks and coordinate team members while maintaining accountability.