Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

astronautics; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronautics Corporation of America seeks a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator at our Oak Creek, Wisconsin headquarters to unload, verify, and ship parts and supplies. You will drive a forklift, process shipments, and ensure paperwork aligns with ERP data and customer requirements.

The role collaborates across departments to manage domestic, government, and export shipments while maintaining compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. person under U.S. export regulations.
• Minimum High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one year of shipping and/or receiving experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Proficient computer skills include the ability to learn and navigate multiple software applications.
• Ability to accurately prepare shipping documentation while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
• Must have forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Unload packages from trucks and verify information and paperwork.
• Prepare, package, document, and ship to customers and suppliers worldwide.
• Coordinate end-to-end receiving and shipping process.
• Create and process shipments using ERP and shipping software.
• Receive products and prepare them for shipment.
• Label and prepare shipping containers to ensure safe transportation.
• Ensure shipments are accurate and delivered on schedule.

Skills

Forklift operation

ERP system experience

Attention to detail

Proficient computer skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FedEx Ship Manager

UPS WorldShip

Job description

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to play a critical role in ensuring all packages containing component parts, units and supplies from delivery trucks are unloaded verifying correct addresses and the number of packages delivered. All products are then unpacked verifying the part number and quantity matches accompanying paperwork before entering information into the computer system. The receiving clerk is responsible for driving a forklift to unload skids or supplier material from trucks, in addition to putting supplies away on the pallet racking. The shipping clerk's responsibilities are to accurately prepare, package, document, and ship to customers and suppliers worldwide.

In this role, you will collaborate with multiple departments and coordinate the end-to-end receiving and shipping process. Responsibilities include preparing domestic, government, and international shipments; generating required shipping documentation; and ensuring compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This on-site position is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and reports to the Supervisor of Shipping & Receiving.

How You Will Do It:

• Read and verify pick list, packing list, and invoices.
• Unloading packages from trucks, verifying all information and paperwork.
• Demonstrate accuracy when completing transactions in computer system.
• Drive forklift to unload skids or supplier material from trucks and put shipping boxes and supplies on pallet racking.
• Prepare commercial, government, and export shipping documentation, including airbills, shipping labels, and other required forms.
• Create and process shipments using the company's ERP system as well as FedEx and UPS shipping software.
• Receive products from internal departments and prepare them for shipment to customers and suppliers.
• Review engineering drawings and ERP documentation to correctly identify, label, and nameplate products prior to shipment.
• Package products in accordance with company standards, customer specifications, and applicable government regulations.
• Generate customer shipping labels and required documentation through customer-specific web portals when applicable.
• Enter shipment details, delivery information, and tracking data into ERP systems and customer portals.
• Print, verify, and process customer orders, packing slips, shipping labels, and related documentation.
• Properly label, mark, and prepare shipping containers to ensure safe and compliant transportation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure shipments are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and other warehouse-related activities as needed.

What We Look For:

Required:

• Must be a U.S. person as defined under U.S. export regulations.
• Minimum High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one year of shipping and/or receiving experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Proficient computer skills include the ability to learn and navigate multiple software applications.
• Ability to accurately prepare shipping documentation while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
• Must have forklift experience.

Desired:

• IFS experience
• Experience using shipping software such as FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, or similar systems.

Who We Are:

Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location(s)

135 West Forest Hill Avenue, Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154, United States