Shipping Receiving Specialist - 2nd 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: $18.00 - $20.00

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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. 

• 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 

Woodward is hiring Shipping and Receiving Specialists to support our Loves Park Campus. This position is on 2nd Shift, Monday – Friday, 3:00pm – 11:30pm. Individuals with shipping and receiving experience are encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing Orders: Inspect and verify goods against purchase orders, work orders, and sales orders to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Product Handling: Prepare and process orders, ensuring timely and accurate dispatch of products, and to verify appropriate packaging and handling codes for transporting of product .

• Inventory Management: The specialist maintains accurate inventory records, oversees stock levels, and conducts regular inventory audits to ensure consistency between physical counts and system data.

• Documentation: Handle and organize all necessary shipping, receiving, logistics documentation to ensure compliance and traceability.

• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: The role involves operating and maintaining material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring the work area is organized and safe.

Key Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Accurately inspects incoming and outgoing shipments and orders to ensure all items are correctly received and dispatched without errors.

• Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks to meet shipping, receiving and material movement deadlines, ensuring timely processing of all logistics activities.

• Teamwork and Communication Skills: Effectively communicates with team members, and relevant stakeholders to coordinate shipments and resolve any issues that arise. Collaborates with colleagues and other departments to ensure safety, quality, and delivery of product to internal and external customers.

• Organizational Skills: Maintains orderly records and organizes inventory to facilitate easy access and tracking of goods.

• Basic Computer Skills: Utilizes business systems, and inventory management systems to enter data, process shipments, and generate reports.

• Physical Stamina: Handles the physical demands of the job, including lifting and moving packages, operating material handling equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods.

• Inventory Management: Monitors stock levels, conducts regular inventory counts, and ensures accurate inventory records are maintained.

• Problem Solving Abilities: Identifies and resolves issues related to shipping and receiving discrepancies, damaged goods, and delayed shipments promptly and effectively.

• Basic understanding of Logistics processes including all relevant documented instructions.

• Safety Compliance: Adheres to all safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and their colleagues.

Additional Requirements:

Moderate physical activity requires agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear.  May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations. 

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

• Experience with shipping and receiving functions.

• Proficiency with computers, including data entry.

• Effective time management and organizational abilities

• Problem-solving mindset with critical thinking skills

• Willingness to embrace change and adapt to new environments

• Keen attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.