Shipping & Receiving Lead

Job Info

• Job Identification
  116989
  
• Job Category
  Operations
  
• Posting Date
  05/22/2026, 11:32 PM
  
• Locations
  1425 Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US
  (On-site)
  
  
  
• Apply Before
  06/30/2026, 12:00 AM
  
• Job Schedule
  Full time
  
• Export-Controlled Data
  This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
  

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Responsibilities

Salary Range: Shipping & Receiving Lead - $33.00
- $38.00/hr

Position Overview:

The Shipping & Receiving Lead drives logistics execution
through structured planning, project-focused coordination, and continuous
improvement initiatives within a fastpaced aerospace manufacturing
environment. This role leads shipping, receiving, and materialflow
projects that ensure accuracy, compliance, and ontime support for
production programs involving aerospace fittings, bar stock, forgings, and
other critical components.

This position ensures compliance with aerospace AS9100
quality standards, safety regulations, OSHA regulations'' and on-time delivery
emphasizing speed and accuracy, while supporting team productivity and
cross-department coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily logistics operations
  as structured projects with defined goals, timelines, and measurable
  outcomes.
• Manage shipping, receiving,
  inventory, and materialflow initiatives to improve delivery
  performance and reduce bottlenecks.
• Serve as project lead during
  supervisor absence, ensuring continuity of workflow and cross-team
  alignment.
• Assign tasks, direct daily
  priorities, and monitor progress to ensure throughput and productivity
  goals are met.
• Provide coaching, training, and
  hands-on support to logistics personnel.
• Maintain accountability for
  document accuracy, packaging quality, certifications, and compliance
  deliverables.
• Plan, schedule, and execute
  outbound shipments to customers, processors, and suppliers.
• Validate pick lists, packing
  slips, certifications, and bills of lading for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure proper material packaging,
  labeling, and export compliance where required.
• Oversee project-based receiving
  workflows for raw materials such as bar stock, forgings, hardware, and
  aerospace components.
• Verify materials against purchase
  orders and documentation.
• Coordinate receiving inspection
  projects with the Quality team to maintain traceability and standards
  compliance.
• Execute inventory control
  projects, including cycle counts, audits, FIFO rotation, and ERP/MRP
  transaction accuracy.
• Improve staging, storage, and
  materialflow efficiency through 5S and lean-focused initiatives.
• Manage traceability, lot control,
  and chainofcustody documentation to support AS9100 and
  NADCAP requirements.
• Partner with Production Planning,
  Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Manufacturing to resolve material
  shortages, prevent delays, and keep production projects on schedule.
• Communicate risks proactively and
  escalate issues impacting delivery commitments.
• Lead safetyfocused
  initiatives and ensure adherence to handling procedures, forklift
  operation standards, and auditready work environments.
• Support hazardousmaterial
  handling requirements where applicable.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3'5 years of logistics, shipping, or
  receiving experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with raw materials (bar
  stock, forgings, metal components).
• Strong understanding of material
  traceability and documentation control.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP inventory
  systems and traceability workflows.
• Strong organization, communication,
  and project coordination skills.
• Forklift and materialhandling
  equipment experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership or teamlead
  experience.
• Aerospace or regulatedindustry
  background.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience with international shipping
  and export compliance.
• Hazmat shipping familiarity.
• Lean/5S project experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending,
  and material handling.
• Ability to work in warehouse and
  manufacturing floor environments.

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About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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About the Team
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.