Shipping and Transportation Operator

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Shipping and Transportation Operator for the Elkridge, MD site. The role focuses on packing, shipping, and tracking deliveries for government and commercial contracts, with on-site responsibilities and heavy equipment operation.

You will process SAP orders, maintain an organized shipping area, and ensure materials comply with MIL-STD-2073 while coordinating with manufacturing to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 2 years of government/military shipping/logistics experience.
• Experience loading large material for transportation.
• Experience with basic Microsoft products.
• Experience with SAP or another MRP system.
• Ability to obtain and maintain HAZMAT and forklift certifications.
• Able to lift 35 lbs independently and 100 lbs with a team.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Create and process deliveries through SAP.
• Maintain a clean and organized shipping workspace.
• Monitor packaging material, inventory, and orders for replenishment.
• Package finished product to MIL-STD-2073 standards.
• Create labeling and markings for packages.
• Track progress toward contractual and on-time delivery milestones.
• Keep records of and report completed shipments.
• Move material between locations using company vehicles weighing up to 26,000 lbs.
• Load large materials onto trucks/trailers using forklifts and heavy equipment.
• Work with manufacturing, inspection, and production control to support program goals.

Skills

Material handling

Microsoft Office

Team lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our Shipping Team as a Shipping and Transportation Operator located in Elkridge, MD.

The Shipping Team is responsible for the packaging, transportation, and sell-off of material. The team processes deliveries of all types including both domestic and international shipments for government and commercial contracts. The Shipping and Transportation Operator will be supporting the needs of various programs in the packing and shipping process. Additional responsibilities will include loading and transporting material and operating heavy equipment as needed.

This position is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Creating and processing deliveries through SAP
• Maintaining a clean and organize shipping workspace
• Monitoring packaging material, inventory, and processing orders for replenishment material as needed
• Packaging finished product to military standards (MIL-STD-2073)
• Creating labeling and markings for packages
• Tracking progress towards contractual and on-time delivery milestones/goals
• Keeping records of and reporting completed shipments
• Moving material between locations using company vehicles weighing up to 26,000 lbs.
• Loading large materials and equipment onto trucks/trailers using forklifts and heavy equipment
• Working closely with manufacturing, inspection, production control, and OPMs to support program goals

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience supporting government/military contracts related to Shipping and/or Logistics requirements
• Experience loading large material for transportation
• Experience with basic Microsoft products
• Experience working in SAP or another MRP system
• Ability to obtain and maintain HAZMAT and forklift certifications
• Ability to independently lift 35 lbs. and team lift 100 lbs.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• Experience loading vehicles onto trailers
• Packaging of kits to military standards
• 2 years of experience with SAP or MRP systems
• 4 years of experience driving commercial vehicles
• Currently maintaining a valid Class A CDL
• Active HAZMAT certification
• Understanding of MIL-STD-2073 and experience packaging/shipping military equipment

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $50,882.00 - $121,755.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions ma