Shipping & Receiving Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Specialist II to manage inbound/outbound shipments, packing, and SAP-based order tracking onsite.

The role requires 3+ years in shipping/receiving, familiarity with hazardous materials, and forklift certification. Onsite work at our El Segundo location with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of shipping/receiving experience.
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving policies and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills.
• SAP experience
• Package tracking software experience
• Experience with FedEx, UPS and freight couriers; related equipment
• Forklift certification
• Safety and hazardous materials training

Responsibilities

• Processing SAP orders and using tracking software for shipping and receiving accountability.
• Unloading trucks and ensure packages are logged if damaged.
• Packaging of items using the proper materials to ensure they are safe and secure during shipping.
• Assists employees with tracking information of their shipments, tracking of incoming packages, and answering questions concerning shipping and receiving.
• Receives and processes packages including packages with chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Coordinates outgoing & incoming shipments using standardized methods, procedures, and effectiveness.

Skills

Hazardous materials

Safety training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Package tracking software

Forklift operation

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space - delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of duties including receiving incoming materials, inspections of goods and materials, verification of items against the shipment records, preparation of materials for shipment, tracking and logging of materials, adhering to shipping procedures, the gathering and packing of items for shipment according to specifications, and the applicable transportation method for transportation routing, schedules, and requirements.

Work Model

This is a regular, full-time position located at our El Segundo CA location, and is 100% full-time onsite.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing SAP orders and using tracking software for shipping and receiving accountability.
• Unloading trucks and ensure packages are logged if damaged.
• Packaging of items using the proper materials to ensure they are safe and secure during shipping.
• Assists employees with tracking information of their shipments, tracking of incoming packages, and answering questions concerning shipping and receiving.
• Receives and processes packages including packages with chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Coordinates outgoing & incoming shipments using standardized methods, procedures, and effectiveness.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Shipping & Receiving Specialist II

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Typically, three or more years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of relevant shipping/receiving policies and procedures
• Computer experience
• How You Can Stand Out: SAP experience
• Package tracking software experience
• Prior shipping experience including FedEx, UPS, Freight couriers, foam machines, package wrap machine
• Forklift certification
• Safety and hazardous materials training

Benefits

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance.

U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.

Return to the Aerospace Careers site.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $22.88 - $34.32 Pay Basis: Hourly