Shipping Inspector - 2nd Shift (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Colonial Group; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Generous vacation time

9 paid holidays

401k

ESOP Employee Profit Sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colonial Group in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Shipping Inspector to prepare parts for safe transit. You will stamp, sort, wrap, and package parts while maintaining shipping documentation and quality checks. On-the-job training will be provided, with overtime expected to meet shipping deadlines.

The role emphasizes accurate order verification, proper packaging methods, and careful handling of all materials. A drug-free workplace policy and PPE use are required, with company benefits described in

Qualifications

• English reading, writing, and verbal comprehension required.
• Must be able to work overtime to meet deadlines.
• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment at all times.
• Ability to collaborate in loading/unloading and QA checks.
• Strong attendance and punctuality are critical.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for shipment: stamping, sorting, wrapping, packaging.
• Verify orders for quantity and product type to ensure accuracy.
• Print labels, prepare bills of lading, and confirm shipping compliance.
• Maintain accurate records for outgoing and incoming packages and inventory.
• Ensure proper storage and security of all products and materials.
• Support department manager with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Overtime eligible

PPE compliance

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a SHIPPING INSPECTOR to prepare parts for safe transit via common carrier. This would include stamping, sorting, wrapping, and packaging parts to ensure accurate outgoing of shipments while maintaining supporting documentation.

Job Requirements:

• Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
• Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time as it is critical to meet production needs.
• Package and prepare parts (described above) for shipment.
• Verify that orders are proper in terms of quantity and style of product, to ensure shipment accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in the loading and unloading of the truck, as well as performing Quality Assurance checks.
• Determine sufficient packaging methods and shipping charges, print and affix labels, prepare bills of lading for transit, and confirm compliance for shipping specifications.
• Maintain accurate record keeping for all outgoing/incoming packages and inventory.
• Guarantee proper storage and security of all products and materials.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job-specific travelers.
• On-the-job training will be provided for this position.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements:

• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all time.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• English (reading, writing, and verbal comprehension)
• Must be able to work overtime when required to meet operational deadlines.

This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Why work for APP?

• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
• Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
• Generous Vacation Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year's)
• Sick Time
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

This job would be a good fit for you if you have experience in Shipping, FedEx/UPS, USPS.

Compensation:

$19.00 - $21.73 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.