Lead Shipping Clerk

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We are seeking an experienced Shipping Clerk to oversee daily shipping and logistics operations within our manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating packaging, processing shipments, scheduling carrier pickups, and ensuring materials are shipped accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on logistics professional with strong shipping experience who can lead day-to-day operations, support the logistics team, and maintain clear communication with production, purchasing, and other departments. This position plays a key role in maintaining shipment accuracy, meeting customer delivery commitments, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Location: Middleburg Heights, OH

Salary Range: $28 - $30/hour

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ohio. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge :

• Lead daily shipping and logistics activities, coordinating workload across the logistics team to meet shipment priorities.

• Prepare, inspect, pack, and seal outgoing shipments to ensure products are properly protected and meet company and customer packaging requirements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers, drivers, and internal departments regarding shipment schedules and logistics coordination.

• Oversee packaging and preparation of outgoing shipments to ensure products are properly protected and meet customer specifications.

• Process shipments using parcel, LTL, freight, and international carriers while maintaining required documentation.

• Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation including Bills of Lading, packing slips, and export documentation when applicable.

• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate transportation to ensure on-time delivery performance.

• Track shipments and resolve delays or logistics issues with carriers as needed.

• Maintain accurate shipping transactions within the ERP system and ensure data integrity for order fulfillment.

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of packaging materials and coordinate replenishment as needed.

• Train and mentor logistics technicians while reinforcing standard operating procedures and safety practices.

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations including DOT, OSHA, and company shipping procedures.

• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve shipping efficiency, organization, and workflow.

• Adhere to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and enforce safety protocols within the shipping area.

• Responsible for tracking raw materials. Coordinates the distribution point of material for outgoing material.

• The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Maintain a neat and clean work area.

• Perform other related duties or functions assigned.

Your Expertise :

• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred. Additional education or certification in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain management is a plus.

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong experience processing shipments, packaging materials, and coordinating carrier pickups.

• Working knowledge of parcel, LTL, freight, and carrier shipping processes.

• Solid understanding of domestic and international shipping logistics and related documentation.

• Proficient in ERP systems and common shipping platforms (e.g., UPS, FedEx, freight carrier portals).

• Familiarity with shipping certifications and documentation requirements (e.g., NAFTA, MSDS, HTS, EAR).

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Forklift operation certification is a plus.

• Ability to coordinate shipments while maintaining customer delivery timelines and priorities.

• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.

• Experience mentoring or supporting team members in daily operational tasks.

This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e., the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. (View email address on click.appcast.io)

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (View email address on click.appcast.io) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.