Shipper and Receiver

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a dedicated shipping/receiving specialist to perform physical and administrative tasks involved in the distribution of materials, parts and equipment at our Poway facility.

Responsibilities include unpacking, inspecting against orders, and maintaining shipping records. The role requires a high school diploma, forklift experience, valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 pounds, and compliance with shipping regulations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and two or more years of shipping/receiving experience in a corporate environment.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a valid driver's license with a driving record showing no violations, experienced operating a forklift, and be physically capable of lifting at least 50 pounds.
• May need to qualify for a U. S. Government Security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Requires good understanding of shipping and postal regulations, ability to operate postal metering machines, organizing ability, communication skills, and ability to work independently.
• Requires a good knowledge of shipping/receiving policies, and practices and techniques for crating and packing materials.
• Proficient office computer skills including word processing, e-mail, and Internet software, and able to work extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Checks goods against shipping documents for accuracy and authorizations.
• Determines packaging requirements and builds special crating fixtures and braces. Packs goods for shipment in accordance with applicable specifications, equipment characteristics, transportation methods and routes. Verifies identification and quantity of products to be shipped.
• Prepares waybills, posting weight and shipping details. Stamps, stencils or attaches information and shipping instruction onto containers. Maintains inventory of cartons, tapes, foam and other packing materials.
• Receives and unpacks goods. Checks receipts against waybills, packing slips, etc. Verifies nomenclature, identification and quantity. Prepares discrepancy reports when needed.
• Maintains records of goods received. Processes damaged, excess or misdirected goods, routing material to inspection, stores or other destinations. Performs receipt data entry. Prepares required forms and records associated with the processing of international mail and special mailings, processes incoming and outgoing express, registered, certified and insured mail in accordance with procedures. Keeps current with shipping, receiving and/or postal procedures and regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driving license

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Internet

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under general supervision this position is responsible for performing the physical and/or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing and distribution of materials, parts, supplies and equipment. Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods. Checks goods against shipping documents, determines packaging requirements, builds special crating fixtures and braces, and packs goods for shipment. Prepares and maintains necessary documentation and files.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks goods against shipping documents for accuracy and authorizations.
• Determines packaging requirements and builds special crating fixtures and braces. Packs goods for shipment in accordance with applicable specifications, equipment characteristics, transportation methods and routes. Verifies identification and quantity of products to be shipped.
• Prepares waybills, posting weight and shipping details. Stamps, stencils or attaches information and shipping instruction onto containers. Maintains inventory of cartons, tapes, foam and other packing materials.
• Receives and unpacks goods. Checks receipts against waybills, packing slips, etc. Verifies nomenclature, identification and quantity. Prepares discrepancy reports when needed.
• Maintains records of goods received. Processes damaged, excess or misdirected goods, routing material to inspection, stores or other destinations. Performs receipt data entry. Prepares required forms and records associated with the processing of international mail and special mailings, processes incoming and outgoing express, registered, certified and insured mail in accordance with procedures. Keeps current with shipping, receiving and/or postal procedures and regulations.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and two or more years of shipping/receiving experience in a corporate environment. May substitute additional education in lieu of work experience.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a valid driver's license with a driving record showing no violations, experienced operating a forklift, and be physically capable of lifting at least 50 pounds.
• May need to qualify for a U. S. Government Security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Requires good understanding of shipping and postal regulations, ability to operate postal metering machines, organizing ability, communication skills, and ability to work independently.
• Requires a good knowledge of shipping/receiving policies, and practices and techniques for crating and packing materials.
• Proficient office computer skills including word processing, e-mail, and Internet software, and able to work extended hours as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 41,290 - 61,375