Shipping Coordinator

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA, is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to coordinate outbound shipments of aerospace products, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with AS9100 and ITAR/EAR where applicable.

You will prepare shipping documents, coordinate carriers, and manage ERP transactions, partnering with Production, Quality, and Customer Service to meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; logistics coursework preferred.
• 3–5 years of shipping, logistics, or warehouse coordination experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and shipping software.
• 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.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Aerospace or regulated manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments to meet customer delivery commitments and production schedules.
• Prepare shipping documentation including packing slips, bills of lading, certifications, export documentation, and customer-specific paperwork.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, lot traceability, packaging requirements, and labeling accuracy prior to shipment.
• Ensure proper packaging, palletization, weight limits, and secure loading practices in compliance with safety standards and carrier requirements.
• Schedule carrier pickups, coordinate freight quotes, and resolve transportation issues or delays.
• Execute accurate shipping transactions in the ERP system, including shipment confirmation, invoicing triggers, and inventory relief.
• Maintain complete and accurate shipping records for audit readiness and customer traceability.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, shortages, or documentation errors.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100), customer requirements, and internal procedures.
• Support export compliance awareness (ITAR/EAR where applicable), including proper documentation and controlled shipment handling.
• Partner with Quality to ensure required certificates, inspection records, and customer documentation accompany shipments.
• Support audits, customer visits, and internal inspections related to shipping and logistics.
• Communicate shipment priorities and constraints with Production, Planning, Customer Service, and Materials.
• Escalate risks impacting on-time delivery, capacity constraints, or compliance concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Logistics coursework (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Shipping software

Job description

• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

Salary Range:$23.00 - $25.00/hr + Eligibility for Annual Bonuses

Position Overview:

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing all outbound shipping activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of aerospace products to customers. This role serves as the primary point of contact for shipping execution, carrier coordination, documentation accuracy, and ERP transaction integrity while supporting production schedules, customer commitments, and regulatory compliance.

The Shipping Coordinator partners closely with Production, Quality, Customer Service, and Materials to ensure shipments meet customer requirements, export controls, packaging standards, and internal procedures in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments to meet customer delivery commitments and production schedules.
• Prepare shipping documentation including packing slips, bills of lading, certifications, export documentation, and customer-specific paperwork.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, lot traceability, packaging requirements, and labeling accuracy prior to shipment.
• Ensure proper packaging, palletization, weight limits, and secure loading practices in compliance with safety standards and carrier requirements.
• Schedule carrier pickups, coordinate freight quotes, and resolve transportation issues or delays.
• Execute accurate shipping transactions in the ERP system, including shipment confirmation, invoicing triggers, and inventory relief.
• Maintain complete and accurate shipping records for audit readiness and customer traceability.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, shortages, or documentation errors.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100), customer requirements, and internal procedures.
• Support export compliance awareness (ITAR/EAR where applicable), including proper documentation and controlled shipment handling.
• Partner with Quality to ensure required certificates, inspection records, and customer documentation accompany shipments.
• Support audits, customer visits, and internal inspections related to shipping and logistics.
• Communicate shipment priorities and constraints 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; logistics, supplychain, or business coursework preferred.
• Minimum 3'5 years of shipping, logistics, or warehousecoordination experience, preferably in aerospace or regulatedmanufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and shippingsoftware.
• Experience preparing shipping documents, bills oflading, packing slips, and carrier coordination.
• Knowledge of domestic and basic international shippingrequirements; export compliance awareness preferred.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtainand maintain certification.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to workcross-functionally.
• Employees must belegally authorized to work in the United States. Verification ofemployment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visasponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Aerospace & Defense industry experience.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.