Shipping & Receiving Associate - Aerospace Industry
Position Summary
Seeking a detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Associate to support daily warehouse and logistics operations within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for receiving, inspecting, organizing, packaging, and shipping aerospace components while ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with company quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Receive incoming materials, parts, and shipments and verify accuracy against purchase orders and packing slips
Inspect incoming and outgoing products for damage, labeling accuracy, and compliance with quality standards
Package and prepare aerospace components for domestic and international shipment
Maintain accurate inventory records and perform data entry in ERP or warehouse management systems
Organize stockroom and warehouse materials to ensure efficient material flow
Coordinate with production, quality, and purchasing departments regarding shipment schedules and material shortages
Generate shipping labels, bills of lading, and related shipping documentation
Ensure compliance with aerospace, safety, and company procedures during handling and shipment of materials
Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment as needed
Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits
Qualifications
Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics operations preferred
Aerospace, manufacturing, or regulated industry experience highly desired
Familiarity with inventory systems, ERP software, and shipping platforms
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a warehouse environment
Basic computer and data entry skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Skills
Experience with aerospace documentation and traceability requirements
Knowledge of FedEx, UPS, DHL, and freight shipping processes
Forklift certification a plus
Understanding of quality control and material handling procedures
Numbers & Facts
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Skills
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Reportsunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Order Picking/Packingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pallet Jackunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Receiving Inspectionunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Shipping Documentsunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Traceabilityunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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