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Shipping/Receiving Specialist II

Woodward HRT/MPC
life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Niles
6300 West Howard Street (Show on map)
Apr 23, 2025

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.

  • Level II: $18.30-$27.46 hourly

  • Shift Hours: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

  • Shift differential

  • 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

  • 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

Shipping/Receiving Specialist 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.

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 and packing list, prepare bills of lading and shipping orders to route materials.
  • 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.
  • Assist in training other workers to weigh, move, and check products.
  • Communicate with carriers to exchange information regarding products, materials, services, and other shipping/receiving information.
  • Perform required material picks for work orders printed or hand delivered to stockroom. Retrieve items from designated stockroom shelves and forward to appropriate staging area.
  • Compare product labels, tags, shipping manifests, purchase orders and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications and/or weights.
  • Create and provide bar coding and all other special marking requirements.
  • Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates. (Note: Not applicable at all locations.)
  • Promote teamwork within the organization.
  • Package materials to process specification and record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record keeping purposes.
  • Review customer shipping requirements using customer web portals. (Note: Not applicable at all locations.)
  • Review item status in ERP, such as WISE and SAP, and ensure item is logged/closed out appropriately based on its current status.
  • Prepare product packaging to ensure quality and conformity to standards.
  • Coordinate completed part transport to other departments for further modifications, use, or shipping. Assist engineering or regulatory authorities with receipt of crash investigation units. (Leadership would be involved in matters.)
  • Proficient understanding of handling codes
  • Creates government WAWF and government Receiving Reports
  • Enter data in VSM portal to create govt forms and packing list. (Note: Not applicable at all locations.)
  • Responsible for training other members
  • Contact carrier representatives or use carrier web based interfaces to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.(Note: Not applicable at all locations.)
  • Prepare export documentation for international shipments.

What we are looking for...

  • Level II: 1-2 years related work experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Hand Tools:Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of basic hand and power tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters).
  • Knowledge of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of recalls and potential costs due to negative impacts on a company's reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement.
  • 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). Knowledge and ability to use general office equipment.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to department safety rules, personal protection equipment, hazard labeling, MSDS sheets, evacuation procedures, and emergency phone numbers.
  • The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
  • The ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities.This includes the ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities, to learn and understand company policies and procedures, to take independent action and complete job tasks without being instructed to complete them.
  • The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minute inconsistencies/faults in parts, and the ability to make timely, sound decisions. This includes recognizing when outside advice is needed, and committing to action, even in uncertain situations.
  • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple audiences with differing knowledge levels.
  • Knowledge of and ability to communicate technical and complex material to individuals who may have limited knowledge in the area. Role may require influence, cooperation, tact and diplomacy.
  • The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team. This includes the ability to work productively and effectively when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures.
  • The position requires manual dexterity or the ability to work quickly with hands and strong hand-eye coordination.The position also requires the knowledge and ability to identify opportunities to improve current processes and to implement the necessary steps for the improvements.
  • Part Handling: Proficient knowledge of part special handling guidelines and specifications. This includes researching part handling instructions using facility databases or work orders and following the handling procedures required.
  • 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. This includes seeking, logically examining, and interpreting information from different sources to determine a problem's cause and developing a course of action to resolve the problem and to prevent its recurrence. This also includes the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills and the ability to integrate knowledge of current resources and constraints, priorities and manufacturing processes to determine the benefits and costs associated with key decisions.
  • The ability to perform simple arithmetic computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • 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.
  • The ability to write effectively, to read and understand work documents and to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisor. The position also involves the ability to provide guidance to members, through instruction and personal example.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement processes to improve operational effectiveness and the willingness to initiate, engage and assist in CI processes.
  • 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.
  • Invoicing: Knowledge of invoicing procedures for shipping and receiving activities.
  • 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 read and understand blueprints and draw the relationship between a PO and its drawing requirement. Note: Not applicable at all locations

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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