On-site Shipping & Logistics Specialist (Export)

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Skokie (IL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Skokie, IL, is seeking a Shipping & Logistics Coordinator to coordinate outbound shipments and prepare essential documentation. You will verify part numbers, ensure proper packaging, and manage carrier pickups in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift certification, attention to detail, and strong cross-functional communication to support audits, compliance, and continuous improvement in freight costs.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; logistics, supply chain, or business coursework preferred.
• Experience preparing shipping documents, bills of lading, packing slips, and carrier coordination.
• Knowledge of domestic and basic international shipping requirements; export compliance awareness preferred.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Prepare shipping docs: packing slips, bills of lading, certifications.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, lot traceability, labeling accuracy.
• Ensure proper packaging, palletization, weights, and secure loading per standards.
• Schedule carrier pickups, quotes, and resolve delays.
• Execute shipping transactions in the ERP system, including invoicing triggers.
• Maintain shipping records for audit readiness and traceability.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies and documentation errors.
• Support export compliance awareness (ITAR/EAR where applicable).
• Partner with Quality to ensure required certifications accompany shipments.
• Support audits, customer visits, and internal inspections.
• Communicate shipment priorities with Production, Planning, Customer Service, and Materials.
• Escalate risks impacting on-time delivery, capacity constraints, or compliance concerns.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce shipping errors, improve throughput, and optimize freight costs.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

US work authorization

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Logistics coursework preferred

Tools

ERP system

Forklift certification

Jobbeschreibung

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Skokie, IL, is seeking a Shipping & Logistics Coordinator to coordinate outbound shipments and prepare essential documentation. You will verify part numbers, ensure proper packaging, and manage carrier pickups in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift certification, attention to detail, and strong cross-functional communication to support audits, compliance, and continuous improvement in freight costs.