Shipping/Receiving Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The role of a Logistics/C&T (Communications & Training) Support Specialist is essential for ensuring that products are efficiently transported, stored, and delivered while also maintaining effective communication and providing training to relevant stakeholders.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CPI Radant is the radome-and-composite‐structures division of Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI). We are formally known as  CPI Radant Technologies Division , and we serve the aerospace, defense, naval, and commercial industries by designing, manufacturing, testing and supporting advanced composite radomes, reflectors and structural composite products. 

Radomes are special “domes” made of composite materials that protect antennas and radar systems from the environment while allowing electromagnetic signals to pass. CPI Radant produces these for critical applications, meaning:

• They enable secure communications and radar/electronic-warfare capabilities for military and commercial aerospace platforms.
• Their manufacturing includes large apertures and high‐frequency performance.
• Their advances in composite manufacturing and large structures feed into modern aircraft, satellites, naval vessels, etc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The role of a Logistics/C&T (Communications & Training) Support Specialist is essential for ensuring that products are efficiently transported, stored, and delivered while also maintaining effective communication and providing training to relevant stakeholders.

• Ensures shipments are processed in accordance with applicable export regulations, customer requirements, and company procedures.

• Supports export shipping activities by preparing and reviewing required international shipping documentation.

• Coordinates with internal departments to ensure export shipments meet routing, documentation, and regulatory requirements

• Verifies shipping paperwork accuracy including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and carrier documentation.

• Assists with AES filing preparation and other export-related shipping transactions as required.
• Maintains shipping and export records in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Works with freight forwarders, carriers, and internal teams to support on-time domestic and international shipments.
• Identifies and escalates shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, or compliance concerns to supervision.
• Follows established export, transportation, and hazardous material handling procedures where applicable.
• Processes outgoing shipments and packages products for shipment by determining proper packaging and cushioning
• Performs a combination of manual and clerical shipping duties such as determining proper carrier and routing and preparing paperwork for shipments
• Uses computer system for routing, tracking, and processing of shipments
• Follows shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routing, schedules and requirements
• Verifies quantity, weight, and conformance of materials to stated identifications
• Reports materials shipped and bills of lading; post weight and shipping charges and route merchandise to destinations
• Communicates clearly with coworkers, planners, material managers, and internal customers
• Helps set and work toward team goals
• Coordinates and prioritize individual daily activities
• Supports continuous improvement activities
• May handle and process classified material
• Lifts heavy items and may operate a forklift or other power industrial vehicles
• Perform other duties as needed
• Salary: $25 - $30 / hour 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Substantial acquaintance with clear understanding of general aspects of shipping process with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job
• Detailed focused
• Basic computer skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to obtain or provide information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation
• Ability to work in a team environment to ensure all objectives are met for the work group
• Clear supervision and instructions given for routine work, and detailed instructions given for new activities or special assignments
• Clear organizational skills as well as clear customer service skills
• Ability to manage time and priorities

• Basic knowledge of export shipping documentation and international transportation processes preferred

• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR shipping environments and government-related shipping requirements preferred

• Experience working with freight carriers, freight forwarders, and shipping systems preferred 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Certification in assigned area is preferred, if appropriate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Bending, squatting, standing, climbing, and walking may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to obtain forklift license may be required .
  

This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person as defined under ITAR and EAR.  In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems.  We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.  With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team.  CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone.  We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization.  It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders.  We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

#LI-MH1