SHIPPING & RECEIVING

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping & Receiving Associate – Aerospace Operations

About the Role

We’re looking for a dependable Shipping & Receiving Associate who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and supporting the flow of aerospace operations. In this role, you’ll handle incoming and outgoing materials that support overhaul, repair, and manufacturing work for critical aircraft components.

This position plays an essential role on the shop floor, connecting customers, suppliers, and internal teams. If you value consistent work, hands‑on responsibilities, and learning from experienced teammates in a stable aerospace environment, this role offers long‑term opportunity and growth.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Consistent workloads and set schedules that support planning and work‑life balance
• Overtime is not guaranteed, but is often available based on workload and business needs
• Overtime opportunities are primarily before or after scheduled shifts, with some weekend overtime depending on workload
• A family‑friendly, team‑oriented workplace with a steady flow of work
• A long‑standing aerospace company with decades of experience and a strong future
• A multi‑generational team that values reliability, mentorship, and mutual respect
• Well‑established shipping and handling processes supported by modern tools and equipment
• Meaningful work that directly supports safe and reliable aircraft operations
• A respectful workplace that reflects and supports the communities we serve

What You’ll Do

• Package and ship materials in accordance with customer requirements, freight carrier guidelines, and company procedures.
• Receive and verify incoming goods by checking counts, weights, and documentation against bills of lading, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Perform preliminary inspections of received components and issue appropriate production travelers.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records to support traceability, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and transportation activities as needed, including scheduling pickups or deliveries.
• Safely deliver and pick up components between the company and customers or suppliers when required.
• Properly identify, handle, and dispose of waste packaging materials, including hazardous and non‑hazardous materials, in accordance with regulations.
• Operate material‑handling equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts, including in tight or confined spaces.
• Maintain a clean, organized Shipping & Receiving area and assist with the upkeep of company‑owned vehicles.
• Support additional shop or team duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Preferred

• Experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, or a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace experience a plus).
• Familiarity with freight carriers, shipping documentation, and material handling equipment.
• Comfort working with established procedures and documentation requirements.

Growth & Development

• Training and hands‑on learning alongside experienced shipping, quality, and production team members
• Exposure to aerospace logistics, quality systems, and compliance requirements
• Opportunities to expand skills across shipping, receiving, and shop support functions
• Long‑term stability and skill development within aerospace manufacturing and repair operations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout the workday, with frequent walking and use of hands and arms.
• Occasional bending, crouching, balancing, or kneeling.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs. with assistance or material‑handling equipment.
• Visual capability for close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to support qualified individuals in performing essential job functions safely.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Background check
• Alcohol and drug screening
• Motor vehicle driving record check