Warehouse Associate I - 1st Shift

Howmet; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA, is seeking a Shipping & Receiving associate to expedite work orders and support production schedules. The role involves material handling, inventory counts, and coordination with production for timely resource delivery.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in shipping/receiving, basic math and computer skills, and experience with forklifts. On-site role with ITAR compliance; QAD/Oracle knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience in shipping and receiving, preferably in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Basic computer and math skills required.
• Ability to use forklift, order picker.
• Experience with scale counting and packing/shipping.
• Knowledge of QAD and Oracle is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; ITAR compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and stocking all raw materials.
• Moving materials to maintain production schedules.
• Reviewing production schedules and reports to identify delays.
• Follow up on special requests to communicate needs and anticipated delays.
• Perform physical counts for inventory audits.
• Use forklift, flat bed truck, and other transportation within the facility.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Scale counting

Packing and shipping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

QAD

Oracle

Job description

Job Info

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  Job Identification
  118553
  


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  Job Category
  Operations
  


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  Posting Date
  08/24/2026, 08:11 PM
  


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  Locations
  
  
  
  
  1425 Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US
  
  
  (On-site)
  
  


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  Job Schedule
  Full time
  


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  Export-Controlled Data
  This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
  

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Responsibilities

General Summary:

Under close supervision, expedites the flow of work orders through the manufacturing process according to production and shipping schedules, inform the status of orders and any situations affecting the production schedule.

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Qualifications

Specific Responsibilities:

• Receiving and stocking all raw materials
• Moving raw materials throughout the manufacturing process as needed to maintain production schedules.
• Review production schedule, schedule change notices, and reports or records of the status of work orders to identify any production delays.
• Follow up on special requests or work orders from production supervisors to support departments to ensure communications of such requests, and to identify anticipated or actual delays in the delivery of resources or support services to production department.
• Perform physical counts of products/components in the manufacturing process or in storage as needed to assist in inventory audits.
• Use forklift, flat bed truck, and/or other transportation means for moving material within and outside of the facility.

Experience and Background:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1+ years of experience in a shipping and receiving role, preferably in an aerospace or manufacturing environment

• Basic computer and math skills
• Understand use of fork life, order picker
• Knowledge on scale counting
• Experience in packing and shipping
• Knowledge on QAD and Oracle
• Able to perform assigned duties such as pull work order, dormant inventory and packing finished goods per S-71117
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Class C Drivers License.

Compensation Range:

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour

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About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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About the Team

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.