Shipping and Receiving - Inventory Clerk 1st shift

Chromalloy; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy seeks an Inventory Clerk to manage materials flow, verify shipments, and maintain inventory accuracy in a aerospace manufacturing setting. You will handle inbound/outbound processes, packaging, labeling, and documentation to support production schedules and customer deliveries.

The role emphasizes ITAR/EAR compliance, accurate data entry in Excel/Word, and safe operation of material handling equipment on a first shift through a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing and auditing shipping documents and records.
• Familiarity with ITAR and EAR compliance and related export controls.
• Experience with 7501 forms and customs documentation is preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Knowledge of ERP or inventory management systems and shipping software.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify shipments against orders and packing slips.
• Count, weigh, and record incoming/outgoing materials; prepare products for shipment.
• Determine shipping methods, process shipments in carrier systems, and route items.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records; investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Inventory control

Shipping documentation

Forklift operation

ITAR/EAR compliance

Tools

Excel

Word

ACE portal

AES filings

Job description

Job Summary

We're looking for an Inventory Clerk to support the movement of materials, parts, and finished products throughout our aerospace manufacturing operation. In this role, you'll receive incoming shipments, prepare outbound orders, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure products are shipped safely, accurately, and on time. You'll play a critical role in supporting production schedules and customer deliveries.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.

Shift

1st shift Monday-Friday 7:00a-3:30p

What You’ll Be Doing

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and other shipping documents.
• Accurately count, weigh, and record incoming and outgoing materials.
• Prepare products for shipment, including packaging, labeling, crating, and documentation.
• Determine appropriate shipping methods to meet delivery requirements.
• Process shipments using carrier systems and shipping software.
• Route materials and products to the appropriate departments and work centers.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Investigate and document shipping discrepancies, shortages, or damaged materials.
• Monitor inventory of shipping supplies and packaging materials to support production needs.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks and move materials throughout the facility.
• Support the handling and transportation of hazardous materials in accordance with established safety and regulatory requirements.
• Perform data entry and maintain records using systems such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

What We’re Looking For

• Familiarity with travelers, certificates of conformance and traceability protocols
• Awareness of:
  • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • Product control under the U.S. Munitions List
  • Proper handling of products controlled under the ITAR
  • Shipping requirements for ITAR-controlled products, including shipping under an export license, use of license exemptions and tracking of shipments exported under licenses/license exemptions
• Awareness of:
  • Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
  • Product control under the Commerce Control List
  • Proper handling of products controlled under the EAR
  • Shipping requirements for EAR-controlled products, including shipping under an export license, use of license exceptions and tracking of shipments exported under licenses/license exemptions
• Proficient in preparing required shipping documents, including Commercial Invoice, that are compliant with the Foreign Trade Regulations
• Proficient in use of Customs & Border Protection ACE portal and filing of AES entries
• Proficient in use of Incoterms
• Knowledge of ITAR exemption import requirements
• Experience retrieving and reviewing Customs Forms 7501

Nice to Have

• Experience with FedEx, UPS, or other carrier shipping software.
• Forklift certification or previous forklift operating experience.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and shipping compliance requirements.
• Experience handling hazardous materials or regulated shipments

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment with frequent movement throughout the facility.
• Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials and shipping containers.
• Frequent use of packaging tools and material handling equipment.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials and products as required.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Exposure to shipping, receiving, warehouse, and production areas.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.