Shipping Agent

Amro-A-Division-of-Karman-Space-; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account with company贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Ogden, Utah is seeking a Shipping Agent to support an efficient supply chain by coordinating shipments, verifying orders, and ensuring proper packaging and labeling.

This full-time clerical role requires a high school diploma, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook, with hands-on packaging and forklift duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments by preparing and processing shipping requests.
• Arrange shipments with carriers and update status.
• Communicate with customers and vendors to secure documentation.
• Build shipping crates and assist with packaging and unpackaging.
• Maintain organized shipping area and ensure supplies.
• Receive deliveries and verify item accuracy against packing slips.
• Operate a forklift to load/unload and move shipments.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Forklift operation

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Shipping Agent

Full Time Clerical Ogden, UT, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 4037

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers highly dependable missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. We provide integrated, mission-ready hardware that brings together multiple technologies into unified systems engineered to perform in demanding operational environments. Our tip-to-tail capabilities include payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.

The Shipping Agent supports an efficient supply chain by coordinating shipments and deliveries, verifying order accuracy and documentation, and ensuring materials are properly packaged, received, labeled, and routed. This role works with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal teams to keep shipping and receiving activities organized, accurate, and on schedule while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates shipments by preparing and processing shipping requests.
• Arranges shipments with carriers, obtains required approvals, prepares and packages shipments, and updates shipment status.
• Communicates with customers and vendors to confirm and obtain required documentation and approvals.
• Builds custom shipping crates and assists with packaging and unpackaging products, materials, and supplies.
• Maintains an organized shipping area and ensures required shipping supplies are available.
• Receives deliveries and verifies item accuracy against packing slips.
• Verifies that required paperwork is complete and legible and works with suppliers to obtain missing documentation.
• Scans paperwork and maintains hard-copy and electronic files.
• Labels received items and delivers them to recipients, Inventory, or Receiving Inspection, as applicable.
• Operates a forklift to load, unload, and move shipping containers and picks up deliveries from local suppliers as needed using a personal vehicle.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent in work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, organize tasks, and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in office administration or a supply chain position.

Physical Requirements

• Stands, walks, or sits constantly for at least 8 hours.
• Occasionally pushes, pulls, lifts, or carries up to 50 pounds, with a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Uses sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Maintains clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less; corrective lenses may be worn to fulfill requirements.
• Performs prolonged periods of repetitive movement.
• Constantly holds, grasps, turns, or otherwise works with the hands.
• Occasionally extends the arms to reach overhead, at shoulder level, and below shoulder level.
• The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.