Shipping & Receiving Specialist III (First Shift)

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 will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated hourly base pay
• Level 3 $21.11(minimum) - $26.39 (midpoint) - $31.67
• All members included in 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

Are you ready to make your mark? Shipping & Receiving Specialist III (First Shift) is responsible for incoming materials from internal and external suppliers, and packaging materials for internal and external customers, assisting freight carriers and coordinating part transport to internal and external customers, and shipping domestic and international packages via the appropriate shipping portals. The role works underlimited supervision and some contact with external suppliers and customers. The role involves serving as Woodward representative while coordinating government source inspections and coordinating shipping schedules. This position mentors and trains other members.

**This is a first Shift role: Monday-Friday 5X8

What you will be doing

• Assemble wooden and cardboard containers to prepare for product packing, line and pad crates/boxes as required. Perform specialized packaging and follow specialized shipment instructions based on customer requests.
• Generate, prepare, and attach identification and shipping labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations. May assist freight carriers as necessary to expedite shipments.
• Check materials to ensure that they match purchase orders and notify appropriate members when problems are found.
• Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.
• Transport parts or items from one area of the facility to another using carts, wheels, cranes, forklifts or other motorized vehicles, etc.
• Unload, unpack and receive incoming shipments of products of MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operating) items.
• Create shipping COC, packing list and prepare bills of lading and shipping orders to route materials. Provide detailed packaging quotes.
• Communicate across functional boundaries for problem solving and process improvements.
• Serve as Woodward representative while coordinating government source inspections.
• Prepare and distribute government documentation. Unpack, stack, organize, and keep inventory of government crates and customer owned packaging.
• Evaluate shipping procedures for shipments sent/received internationally against international shipping regulations. Verify applicable shipments comply with regulatory requirements and change shipments as necessary to meet requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-5 years of related work experience is required.
• Shipping Equipment: Knowledge of shipping equipment use (e.g., foam in place machine, bubble wrap machine), necessary raw materials, and the ability to effectively and safely use the equipment.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters).
• The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minute inconsistencies/faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility.
• The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information or to execute programs or analyses with a willingness to learn new applications (e.g., PC-based tools, Microsoft applications, web-based applications).
• Follow Hazardous Waste and HAZMAT Procedures: Knowledge of proper handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste within area of responsibility. This includes knowledge of standard operating procedures for handling hazardous materials and of safety equipment/gear use and MSDS.
• The ability to accurately provide the information requested on specific forms, reports, and logs. This includes generating or transcribing appropriate words, numbers, or symbols to complete written or computerized forms, reports, or logs.
• The ability to define, diagnose, and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of the Six Sigma processes and the ability to apply Six Sigma principles to production process for continual improvement and operational effectiveness, preferred.
• The ability to provide excellent service to internal customers, including seeking to meet customer needs quickly and effectively, remaining professional when dealing with internal customers, reviewing concerns from them and taking action to remedy the complaint.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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