Shipping/ Receiving Specialist- 1st Shift

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Rockford, Loves Park (IL, IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. in Loves Park, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping/Receiving Specialist for 1st shift (M-F, 7:00am–3:30pm) with overtime potential. Responsibilities include processing orders, handling products, managing inventory, and maintaining documentation.

The role requires the ability to lift 35 pounds and operate material handling equipment. Qualifications emphasize attention to detail, time management, teamwork, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity.
• May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.
• Willing to get Class C license.
• Strong computer skills.
• Able to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Able to be on feet 8 hrs a day.
• Able to lift 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Processing Orders: Inspect and verify goods against purchase orders, work orders, and sales orders to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Product Handling: Prepare and process orders, ensuring timely and accurate dispatch of products, and to verify appropriate packaging and handling codes for transporting of product.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records, oversee stock levels, and conduct regular audits.
• Documentation: Handle and organize shipping, receiving, logistics documentation for compliance and traceability.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Operate and maintain material handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Physical Stamina

Inventory Management

Problem Solving

Logistics

Safety Compliance

Job description

Company Culture

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.

Salary & Benefits

Estimated annual base pay: $20.00 plus overtime

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Working Hours & Location

At our Loves Park facility, we’re seeking a detail-oriented Shipping/Receiving Specialist to join our team on 1st Shift, M-F 7:00am-3:30pm. Training shift: M-F 7:00 AM-3:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing Orders: Inspect and verify goods against purchase orders, work orders, and sales orders to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Product Handling: Prepare and process orders, ensuring timely and accurate dispatch of products, and to verify appropriate packaging and handling codes for transporting of product .
• Inventory Management: The specialist maintains accurate inventory records, oversees stock levels, and conducts regular inventory audits to ensure consistency between physical counts and system data.
• Documentation: Handle and organize all necessary shipping, receiving, logistics documentation to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: The role involves operating and maintaining material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring the work area is organized and safe.

Key Skills

• Attention to Detail: Accurately inspects incoming and outgoing shipments and orders to ensure all items are correctly received and dispatched without errors.
• Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks to meet shipping, receiving and material movement deadlines, ensuring timely processing of all logistics activities.
• Teamwork and Communication Skills: Effectively communicates with team members, and relevant stakeholders to coordinate shipments and resolve any issues that arise. Collaborates with colleagues and other departments to ensure safety, quality, and delivery of product to internal and external customers.
• Organizational Skills: Maintains orderly records and organizes inventory to facilitate easy access and tracking of goods.
• Basic Computer Skills: Utilizes business systems, and inventory management systems to enter data, process shipments, and generate reports.
• Physical Stamina: Handles the physical demands of the job, including lifting and moving packages, operating material handling equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Inventory Management: Monitors stock levels, conducts regular inventory counts, and ensures accurate inventory records are maintained.
• Problem Solving Abilities: Identifies and resolves issues related to shipping and receiving discrepancies, damaged goods, and delayed shipments promptly and effectively.
• Basic understanding of Logistics processes including all relevant documented instructions.
• Safety Compliance: Adheres to all safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and their colleagues.

Additional Information

Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear. May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.

Successful Candidates typically have:

• Willing to get Class C license
• Strong computer skills
• Able to handle a fast-paced environment
• Able to be on feet 8 hrs a day
• Able to lift 35 pounds
• Adaptable and coachable; keen attention to detail

Eligibility Requirements

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Equal Opportunity

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

About Woodward

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments.

At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.