Sr. Shipping Clerk

Sr. Shipping Clerk

The Shipping Clerk will be responsible for handing incoming and outgoing shipments, along with coordinating domestic and international shipments.

Location : Middleburg Heights, OH (greater Cleveland area)

Hours: Full-Time 1st Shift

Hourly Range : $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge :

• Assist with training, and mentor logistics staff, often acting as a point of contact for drivers and department.

• Prepare, inspect, pack, and seal outgoing shipments to ensure products are properly protected and meet company and customer packaging requirements.

• Stage shipments for pickup and verify that materials are correctly packaged, labeled, and ready for carrier collection.

• Process shipments using parcel, LTL, freight, and international carriers while maintaining required documentation.

• Oversee the packing of products, ensure all items are properly protected and secured in accordance with customer specifications and industry standards.

• Coordinate shipments through various methods including LTL, freight, parcel, and international carriers.

• Load and unload materials using appropriate material handling equipment while ensuring safe handling practices.

• Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation such as bill of lading (BOL), packing slips, and international customs forms.

• Ensure all outgoing shipments comply with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality procedures.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date shipping records in ERP or inventory management systems.

• Collaborate with production and scheduling teams to align shipping timelines with order fulfillment needs.

• Manage carrier relationships, including rate negotiation, scheduling pickups, and resolving shipping delays or issues.

• Monitor inventory levels of packing materials and coordinate restocking as needed.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable DOT, OSHA, and international export regulations.

• Adhere to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and enforce safety protocols within the shipping area.

• Maintains customer delivery time windows. Manages communications associated with logistics distribution of material.

• Responsible for tracking raw materials. Coordinates the distribution point of material for outgoing material.

• Maintain a neat and clean work area.

• The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Perform other related duties or functions assigned.

• Construct custom wooden shipping crates to ensure the safe transport of finished goods.

• Perform other related duties or functions assigned.

Your Expertise :

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred. Additional education or certification in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain management is a plus.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse role, preferably within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

• Demonstrated experience building custom wooden crates and packaging industrial components.

• Solid understanding of domestic and international shipping logistics and related documentation.

• Proficient in ERP systems and common shipping platforms (e.g., UPS, FedEx, freight carrier portals).

• Familiarity with shipping certifications and documentation requirements (e.g., NAFTA, MSDS, HTS, EAR).

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Forklift operation certification is a plus.

This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e., the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. (View email address on click.appcast.io)

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Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.