Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Job Category: Production

Full-Time

On-site

California - Benicia Benicia, CA 94510, USA

Pay or shift range: $26 USD to $29 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Job Details

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for executing all shipping and receiving activities in support of KAE Supply Chain operations. This role ensures hazardous and non-hazardous materials are received, handled, stored, and shipped safely, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and quality standards. The position coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, prepares required documentation, maintains inventory accuracy, and supports warehouse organization while interacting regularly with internal departments to meet operational needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and maintain all shipping and receiving documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and traceability.
• Package, label, and ship hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures.
• Schedule and coordinate freight and small-parcel shipments, including managing carrier pickups and deliveries.
• Prepare Bills of Lading (BOL) and related shipping documents for outbound freight shipments.
• Receive inbound shipments using established checklists to verify quantity, condition, documentation, and quality requirements.
• Verify packing slips, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and raw material certifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform inventory management activities including cycle counting, labeling, stocking, sampling, and maintaining accurate warehouse locations.
• Pick, stage, and issue materials in accordance with First Expire, First Out (FEFO) requirements.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment daily, both indoors and outdoors, to move materials and products; periodic lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment through routine housekeeping and adherence to 5S practices.
• Utilize SAP and other computer systems to process receipts, ship materials, and communicate with internal teams via email and Microsoft Teams.
• Adhere to company policies, safety requirements, and applicable quality standards, including AS9100.
• Interact daily with supply chain, program management, engineering, and manufacturing personnel to support business operations.
• Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
• Emotional Empathy
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills

Qualifications

MS Word: Intermediate

MS PowerPoint: Intermediate

MS Outlook: Intermediate

MS Excel: Intermediate

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

High School or better.

6 years: Prior shipping & receiving and/or inventory management experience