Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Description About Kaneka Aerospace

Kaneka Aerospace is part of the global Kaneka organization, a Japanbased company with a long history of advanced materials innovation. Kaneka Aerospace specializes in highperformance materials used in demanding aerospace applications, supporting customers who require precision, reliability, and consistent quality.

Why Work at Kaneka Aerospace?

Working at Kaneka Aerospace means contributing to work that matters in an industry where precision and reliability are essential. Our employees play a role in producing materials that support advanced aerospace applications, while building careers in a stable, valuesdriven organization.

Our Culture & Values

At Kaneka Aerospace, our culture is rooted in safety, quality, and accountability. We understand that aerospace work requires attention to detail, disciplined processes, and a strong commitment to doing things right every time. These values guide how we operate and how we support one another.

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 nonhazardous 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 nonhazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures.
• Schedule and coordinate freight and smallparcel 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
Behaviors 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
Motivations Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Education High School (preferred)
Experience 6 years: Prior shipping & receiving and/or inventory management experience (required)
Skills

• MS Word (required)
• MS PowerPoint (required)
• MS Outlook (required)
• MS Excel (required)

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