Shipping/Receiving Specialist

We are conduction a confidential search for a Shipping/Receiving Specialist to support warehouse operations, inbound/outbound logistics, and documentation for domestic and international shipments for a defense industry client. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, regulatory compliance (incl. hazardous materials), and on-time delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Verify identification and condition of incoming/outgoing shipments; match paperwork and update ERP.
  

• Pick, pack, and stage orders using laptops/hand scanners; print/batch pick tickets; prepare pulls/returns.
  

• Place parts in correct locations after verifying part numbers; perform cycle counts and inventory adjustments.
  

• Schedule, track, and monitor inbound/outbound shipments; coordinate with carriers and vendors to meet deadlines.
  

• Prepare export documents, shipping manifests, and dangerous goods paperwork; validate SDS for chemical shipments.
  

• Apply trade-compliance and environmental handling practices for hazardous materials; follow DOT/IATA/IMDG guidance as applicable.
  

• Arrange cost-efficient routing while meeting customer requirements.
  

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years related warehouse/shipping/receiving experience.
  

• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs independently; handle heavier cartons with approved equipment.
  

• Experience operating material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, carts; forklifts if certified).
  

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; basic ERP data entry.
  

• VantageClear Certification (or equivalent) 
  

• English reading/writing/speaking fluency.