Aerospace Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Starpath; Enschede; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, retirement

Paid time off and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative mission-driven culture

Job summary

Starpath is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Associate to manage the day-to-day flow of materials, shipments, and inventory in our on-site facility in California. You will document incoming materials, load outbound shipments, and maintain accurate ERP records while coordinating with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, urgency, and cross-team collaboration to support engineering and production schedules.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, inventory, logistics, or a related role.
• Experience safely operating a forklift in a warehouse, manufacturing, or shipping environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain company-required forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent record of accurate documentation.
• Experience reviewing purchase orders, packing slips, shipping labels, and carrier documentation.
• Ability to use inventory, ERP, or warehouse-management systems.
• Basic proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and standard workplace software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to work full-time on-site.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and document incoming materials, components, equipment, and supplies.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles while protecting materials from damage.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and other documentation.
• Identify and elevate shortages, damaged materials, documentation errors, and other discrepancies.
• Accurately record receipts, material movements, and shipment details in the company’s inventory or ERP system.
• Label, organize, store, and distribute materials to the appropriate teams and locations.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to resolve receiving issues.
• Prepare domestic and international shipments, including packaging, labeling, weighing, and completing required documentation.
• Select appropriate packaging methods to protect delicate, high-value, or mission-critical hardware.
• Schedule pickups and coordinate with carriers such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, and freight providers.
• Support inventory counts, cycle counts, material kitting, and stockroom organization.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient shipping and receiving area.
• Follow procedures for handling sensitive, controlled, hazardous, or electrostatic-discharge-sensitive materials.
• Help improve shipping, receiving, inventory, and material-handling processes as the company grows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

ERP system

Email & spreadsheets

Job description

Starpath is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Associate to manage the day-to-day flow of materials, shipments, and inventory in our on-site facility in California. You will document incoming materials, load outbound shipments, and maintain accurate ERP records while coordinating with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, urgency, and cross-team collaboration to support engineering and production schedules.