Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Santa Ana is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to manage the flow of parts through shipping and receiving, ensuring traceability and accuracy in a high‑precision aerospace environment.

You will coordinate transport with vendors, verify shipments and packaging, maintain inventory integrity, and support lean initiatives while following safety rules.

Qualifications

• US Citizen required.
• Valid CDL driver's license.
• Prioritize multiple jobs and seek assistance when needed.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to drive a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Transport product to and from outside vendors via company trucks.
• Verifies and keeps records of incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares them for shipment.
• Maintain traceability of parts by verifying incoming material with Certifications.
• Maintain integrity of parts through conscientious packaging practices.
• Verify packaging paperwork (counts, weights or measurement items).
• Facilitate the movement of parts in and out of department.
• Visually inspect components for conformance to specifications.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Act as a role model, coach, and trainer for new associates to foster a team environment.

Skills

US Citizenship

Valid CDL license

Prioritize multiple jobs

Good written and verbal skills

Basic computer skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to drive a forklift

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

About the Organization

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

The Shipping and Receiving Coordinator is a position that systematically transacts the flow of product through the shipping and receiving department. This position utilizes the attendant's skills and knowledge to efficiently process parts into, out of, and through the production cycle to maintain the traceability of parts required to produce precision aerospace components. This position also receives and facilitates the movement of parts into inventory.

Responsibilities

• Transport product to and from outside vendors via company trucks.
• Verifies and keeps records of incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares them for shipment.
• Maintain traceability of parts by verifying incoming material with Certifications.
• Maintain integrity of parts through conscientious packaging practices.
• Verify packaging paperwork (counts, weights or measurement items).
• Facilitate the movement of parts in and out of department.
• Visually inspect components for conformance to specifications.
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed in all aspects of work including certificate verification, inventory transactions, documentation, and material handling.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Act as a role model, coach, and trainer for new associates to foster a team environment.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Support improvement projects as assigned.
• Other responsibilities assigned by your supervisor.
• Transport product to and from outside vendors via company trucks.
• Verifies and keeps records of incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares them for shipment.
• Maintain traceability of parts by verifying incoming material with Certifications.
• Maintain integrity of parts through conscientious packaging practices.
• Verify packaging paperwork (counts, weights or measurement items).
• Facilitate the movement of parts in and out of department.
• Visually inspect components for conformance to specifications.
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed in all aspects of work including certificate verification, inventory transactions, documentation, and material handling.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Act as a role model, coach, and trainer for new associates to foster a team environment.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Support improvement projects as assigned.
• Other responsibilities assigned by your supervisor.

The Shipping and Receiving Coordinator is a position that systematically transacts the flow of product through the shipping and receiving department. This position utilizes the attendant's skills and knowledge to efficiently process parts into, out of, and through the production cycle to maintain the traceability of parts required to produce precision aerospace components. This position also receives and facilitates the movement of parts into inventory.

Position Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended period of time.
• Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate twisting and bending.
• Moderate climbing on step stools or platforms.
• Utilization of forklifts

Unusual Environmental Conditions:

• Loud machining environment; minimal exposure to aerospace metals, lubricants, and chemicals.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses/shields, appropriate manufacturing closed toed footwear, hearing protection may be required or other protective equipment as needed.

Qualifications - Required

• US Citizen
• Valid CDL driver's license
• Prioritize multiple jobs and seek assistance when needed
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic math or industrial mathematics desired
• Good written and verbal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to drive a forklift

Shift: Rotating

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Location: Applied Aerospace & Defense, Santa Ana

Category: Shipping and Receiving

Req Number: SHI-26-00002

Position: Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Number of Openings: 1

Hiring Manager(s):

This position is currently accepting applications.