Materials Management Associate III - 1st Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

An hourly office position with the primary responsibilities of managing and coordinating the shipment of goods. Candidate must be detail-oriented and organized. The ideal candidate will ensure that products are packed, labeled, and shipped accurately and efficiently while maintaining records and complying with shipping regulations. This position coordinates with other members of the Supply Chain team to meet the production requirements of our fabrication and assembly partners while striving for consistent 100% customer on time delivery. The Shipping Clerk contributes to the success of the BAC Dayton Team while demonstrating BAC’s values of Courage, Innovation, Responsibility, and Trust.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Owns personal and team safety. Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment & PPE.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities and projects.
• Demonstrate customer focus through proactive communication and engagement with the operations leaders.

• Conduct daily review of production schedule to identify and prioritize shipping activities
• Coordinate closely with the Customer Service Liaison on customer shipping/delivery dates.
• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship).
• Coordinate with carriers and third-party logistics providers to ensure timely delivery.
• Verify and keep records of all outgoing shipments.
• Inspect packages to ensure they meet company and regulatory standards.
• Generate shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required documentation.
• Track shipments and provide updates to internal teams and customers when needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized shipping area.
• Assist with receiving and inventory control when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant leadership.

NATURE & SCOPE

The position is an important member of the plant Supply Chain Department. The Shipping Clerk reports to the Shipping Lead.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Effective written communication including documentation of processes, and the communication of those processes with fellow employees. Ability to communicate to supervisors, co-workers, and customers with written memos or emails that are professional, concise and clearly understood.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally with BAC customers, co-workers, and management. The ability to share information verbally is clearly understood and technically accurate.
• Competent in working with ERP systems to source information and execute orders.
• Competent in math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractional computations, and fraction to decimal conversions.
• Customer focus demonstrated by speed and completeness in responses to internal and external customer requests.
• Ability to prioritize, self-manage, and work on multiple projects
• A minimum of one year’s experience in a shipping/receiving role is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a shipping clerk or similar role is preferred.
• Familiarity with logistics and inventory software (e.g., FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, ERP systems).
• Ability to lift heavy packages (up to 50 lbs.) and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to work on multiple projects and adapt to change.
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams in support of plant objectives.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position is predominately an indoor office position with frequent interaction on the plant floor. Sitting at a workstation is expected 50% of the time with standing and walking expected up to 50% of the time. Additional activities include: reaching, bending, and stooping. Fine hand manipulation related to keyboarding and writing. Working hours are usually day shift but can include any of three shifts as needs arise. Some evening weekend overtime is expected dependent on plant volume. Working temperatures include both indoor climate control and wide fluctuations within the plant as well as ambient outside temperatures.