Shipping Specialist

Beacon-Embeddedworks; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon EmbeddedWorks, based in Eden Prairie, MN, seeks a Shipping Specialist to manage daily shipping duties and related admin tasks. The role supports on-time order fulfillment, proper documentation, and compliance while maintaining a collaborative, safe work environment.

The position is full-time, with typical weekday hours and potential overtime. Experience with shipping regulations and ERP/MRP systems is preferred, and the team emphasizes accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• 1+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in Shipping.
• Full comprehension of domestic and international shipping regulations.
• Experience with import/export controls and customs regulations.
• ERP/MRP experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all customer orders ship on time and complete.
• Prepare boxes and supplies to set up shipping for the day.
• Check orders against packing slips and serial numbers.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and scan paperwork.
• Process shipments via LTL, parcel, air, and courier.
• Ensure proper paperwork for international shipments (invoices, NAFTA).
• Coordinate with Customer Focus Teams and Manufacturing on order processing.
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized.
• Adhere to all shipping compliance requirements.
• Cross-train to back-fill other positions as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP / MRP system

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shipping Specialist will be responsible for completing various shipping related duties and administrative tasks to ensure accurate and timely performance of all shipping functions. The ideal candidate will have prior shipping experience, be detail-oriented, take pride in their work, and support a positive and fun working environment.

WHY JOIN US?

Our desire to be the best starts with a focus on our employees. We want to help our employees create and find balance in their lives. We do this through a great work culture, competitive pay, multiple benefit options, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, time off options that work for you, growth and development, supporting our communities, and more.

WHAT WE DO

Beacon EmbeddedWorks is a full-service provider of embedded solutions. Its innovative System on Modules (SOMs) are backed by an extensive suite of customization, security, and support services and its dedicated team of experts provide in-house manufacturing and support to accelerate development and reduce risk.

All Beacon EmbeddedWorks SOMs are designed, manufactured, and supported in its US-based facility in Eden Prairie, MN. As dependable, pre‑certified, and feature dense solutions, Beacon EmbeddedWorks SOMs serve the most strenuous applications, including medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. Beacon EmbeddedWorks operates mostly in the US but also has a small customer base in continental Europe and the Americas.

Beacon EmbeddedWorks is part of the Magnetics & Controls division of discoverIE Group plc, a British company listed on the main London stock exchange where it is a member of the FTSE 250 index.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Responsibilities for this role

• Ensure all customer orders ship on time and complete
• Ensure all daily tasks are accomplished
• Prepare boxes and supplies to set up shipping for the day
• Check sales orders for part and serial numbers to make sure it matches packing slips and ships out properly
• Maintain accurate shipping records. Scan necessary paperwork to network.
• Ensure proper packaging for all outbound shipments (Understand all special shipping Instructions as required by Customers, etc.)
• Process shipments for all modes of transportation including LTL, parcel, air, and courier
• Ensure all international shipments have proper paperwork (e.g. commercial invoices, packing slips, NAFTA certificates, and shipper export declarations)
• Work closely with Customer Focus Teams and Manufacturing Floor personnel re: order processing, and invoicing to ensure all sales orders are expedited and received in the shipping department in a timely manner
• Monitor shipping supplies and order accordingly
• Maintain superior teamwork, effort, and attitude
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized
• Adhere to all shipping compliance requirements
• Cross train to back‑filling other positions/functions (i.e., receiving, packaging, material put‑away, cycle counting) as required

Essential Responsibilities of all Beacon EmbeddedWorks employees

• Support, demonstrate and drive our core values
• Interact positively and professionally with all employees and customers
• Maintain reliable attendance
• Perform work safely and adhere to all safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, like that of a manufacturing setting
• No travel required

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full‑time, hourly position
• Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7am - 3:30pm, but does allow for some flexibility
• Overtime may be needed on occasion

WORK AUTHORIZATION

• The incumbent must meet the definition of "US Person" under ITAR/EAR regulations

Beacon EmbeddedWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affilliative Action Employer

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Intermediate computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office skills
• 1+ years of warehouse experience; Specifically within Shipping department preferred
• Full comprehension of both domestic and international shipping regulations
• Working knowledge of import, export, and customs controls and regulations
• Experience working in an ERP / MRP environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to read, write and otherwise communicate effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with quickly changing priorities to ensure superior customer satisfaction
• Ability to work with cross‑functional departments to achieve department and company goals

Preferred Qualifications

• FedEx and UPS shipping experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent