Shipping Assistant

Shipping Assistant

Department: Production

Position Type: Temporary-to-Permanent

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Hours: Up to 40 Hours per Week

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Shipping Assistant to join our production team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will work closely with the Shipping Manager and President to ensure customer orders are shipped accurately and on time while supporting daily shipping operations. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience with shipping, packaging, or manufacturing. While previous aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus, we are also open to candidates who are computer savvy, capable of preparing and packaging shipments, and eager to learn the manufacturing side of the business.

This position offers the opportunity to grow into a cross-functional role, receiving training across multiple departments to provide coverage and support throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily customer schedules by accessing customer portals and downloading shipping requirements.

• Compare customer schedules with the ERP system (JobBoss) and Finished Goods Inventory (FGI) to prioritize shipments.

• Plan daily shipping activities based on customer due dates and inventory availability.

• Transfer completed parts into inventory and verify final quantities for accuracy.

• Pick parts using the ERP system and prepare shipping documentation.

• Generate all required shipping paperwork for domestic and international shipments, including:

• Packing Lists

• Certificates of Conformance

• Commercial Invoices

• Customs Documentation

• Part Labels and Barcodes

• Package products according to customer-specific packaging and labeling requirements.

• Create shipping labels using FedEx, UPS, DHL, and customer-specific shipping platforms.

• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate outgoing shipments.

• Verify inventory levels to determine complete or partial shipments.

• Work closely with the Quality Department to ensure all quality release requirements have been completed prior to shipment.

• Record shipment information, tracking numbers, customer data, and inventory transactions within JobBoss and other tracking spreadsheets.

• Assist with Finished Goods Inventory counts as needed.

• Cross-train in other manufacturing departments to provide operational support as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous shipping, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred.

• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn ERP systems (JobBoss experience is a plus).

• Experience with packaging, shipping documentation, or customer shipping requirements preferred.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet shipping deadlines.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Aerospace manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

• Willingness to learn multiple manufacturing processes and become a versatile team member.

What We're Looking For

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Dependable with a strong work ethic.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Computer savvy and eager to learn new systems.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Team player with a willingness to cross-train and support multiple departments.

What We Offer

• Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

• 1st Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM

• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity with long-term potential.

• Up to 40 hours per week.

• Hands-on training with opportunities to expand your skills across multiple departments.

• Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

• Opportunity for long-term employment and career growth.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine your shipping experience, computer skills, and attention to detail while growing into a versatile manufacturing role, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay Details: $20.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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