Receiving Specialist

Receiving Specialist

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc. is looking for a detail-driven Receiving Specialist to join our growing team. In this critical role, you will ensure the accuracy, quality, and compliance of all incoming parts and materials entering our facility. The Receiving Specialist is responsible for verifying shipments, maintaining thorough documentation, and supporting the integrity of our inventory and quality processes. If you take pride in precision, organization, and contributing to a mission-focused environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

• Good communication/interaction with delivery drivers/transport companies by maintaining professionalism and respect.
• Physically inspect items/pallets for damage while they are being unloaded onto the receiving dock.
• Compare identifying information; physically count, weigh, or measure material arriving at the facility; and verify accuracy against purchase orders, packing slips, and COC.
• Unpack and examine incoming material shipments, and coordinate with the quality assurance inspection department to reject damaged shipments.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move material around.
• Any discrepancies found with the shipment, contact the Purchaser to resolve the issue.
• Maintain good intercompany communication with all departments including, Inventory Specialists/Planning/Procurement/Quality.

Equipment Used in Job:

• Computer, Copier, Printer, Label Printer, Pallet Jack, Fork Truck, Box Truck, Drills, Banding Tools, Cutters, Common Hand Tools and Ladder.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED)

Number of Years and Type of Experience Required:

• 6 months related experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Minimum Learning Time for This Position Provided Employee Has Necessary Experience:

• 6 Months.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

• Ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, multi-task, and use independent judgment and discretion.
• Frequently required to see, hear, sit, stand stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, bend/reach, climb ladders, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to communicate through both verbal and written communication. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Operation of fork truck.
• Ability to work with fine detail and distinguish color.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must frequently work near moving mechanical parts and occasionally work over 40 hours per week. Personal Protective Equipment includes safety glasses (optional); composite toe and Electro Static Discharge (ESD) footwear; Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Smocks; hard hats (crane operation only); Hearing protection (optional) and back brace (optional).

Other Position Considerations:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

U.S. Person Requirement:

"To comply with U.S. national security requirements mandated under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. will consider only applicants who are U.S. Persons for this position." OR "Applicant must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing export control." "A U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee."

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off & Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• 9/80

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Johnstown, PA 15904: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Education:

• High school or equivalent

Experience:

• 6 months related experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Work Location: In person