Shipping & Receiving Specialist
Job in
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, 60077, USA
Listed on 2026-10-18
Listing for:
Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Import Export, Freight, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Coordinate daily outbound shipments to meet customer delivery commitments and production schedules.
- Prepare shipping documentation including packing slips, bills of lading, certifications, export documentation, and customer-specific paperwork.
- Verify part numbers, quantities, lot traceability, packaging requirements, and labeling accuracy prior to shipment.
- Ensure proper packaging, palletization, weight limits, and secure loading practices in compliance with safety standards and carrier requirements.
- Schedule carrier pickups, coordinate freight quotes, and resolve transportation issues or delays.
- Execute accurate shipping transactions in the ERP system, including shipment confirmation, invoicing triggers, and inventory relief.
- Maintain complete and accurate shipping records for audit readiness and customer traceability.
- Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, shortages, or documentation errors.
- Support export compliance awareness (ITAR/EAR where applicable), including proper documentation and controlled shipment handling.
- Partner with Quality to ensure required certifications, inspection records, and customer documentation accompany shipments.
- Support audits, customer visits, and internal inspections related to shipping and logistics.
- Communicate shipment priorities and constraints with Production, Planning, Customer Service, and Materials.
- Escalate risks impacting on-time delivery, capacity constraints, or compliance concerns.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce shipping errors, improve throughput, and optimize freight costs.
- Coordinate daily outbound shipments to meet customer delivery commitments and production schedules.
- Prepare shipping documentation including packing slips, bills of lading, certifications, export documentation, and customer-specific paperwork.
- Verify part numbers, quantities, lot traceability, packaging requirements, and labeling accuracy prior to shipment.
- Ensure proper packaging, palletization, weight limits, and secure loading practices in compliance with safety standards and carrier requirements.
- Schedule carrier pickups, coordinate freight quotes, and resolve transportation issues or delays.
- Execute accurate shipping transactions in the ERP system, including shipment confirmation, invoicing triggers, and inventory relief.
- Maintain complete and accurate shipping records for audit readiness and customer traceability.
- Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, shortages, or documentation errors.
- Support export compliance awareness (ITAR/EAR where applicable), including proper documentation and controlled shipment handling.
- Partner with Quality to ensure required certifications, inspection records, and customer documentation accompany shipments.
- Support audits, customer visits, and internal inspections related to shipping and logistics.
- Communicate shipment priorities and constraints with Production, Planning, Customer Service, and Materials.
- Escalate risks impacting on-time delivery, capacity constraints, or compliance concerns.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce shipping errors, improve throughput, and optimize freight costs.
- High school diploma or GED required; logistics, supply chain, or business coursework preferred.
- Experience preparing shipping documents, bills of lading, packing slips, and carrier coordination.
- Knowledge of domestic and basic international shipping requirements; export compliance awareness preferred.
- Forklift certification required or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Employees must be legally…
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