Shipping Receiving Specialist (First 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 pay:
  • Level 1 $20.50 plus overtime
  • Level 2 $22.00 plus overtime

• 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

**First Shift M-F 6am-2:30pm**

Key Responsibilities:

Level 1

• 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.

Level 2

• Shipment Coordination: The Shipping/Receiving Specialist II coordinates and schedules inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Documentation and Compliance: Prepare, verify, and maintain all necessary shipping, receiving, logistics documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Issue Resolution and Communication: The specialist identifies and resolves any discrepancies or issues related to shipping, receiving, logistics and communicates effectively with internal teams and external partners to facilitate operational excellence.
• Cross Training Activities and Certifications: Ensure all training records are maintained. Cross train and certify in applicable logistics functions such as shipping, receiving, and stockroom departments.
• Process Improvements and Mentoring: Assist with training of uncertified Logistics members. Contribute to team and process improvements.

Key Skills:

Level 1

• 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.

Level 2

• Attention to Detail: Carefully inspects shipments and documentation to prevent errors and ensure accuracy in all processes.
• Shipping Software Proficiency: Utilizes shipping and inventory management software to track shipments, manage orders, and update records accurately.
• Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks and manages time to meet logistics, shipping and receiving deadlines consistently.
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicates with stakeholders such as team members, suppliers, and customers to coordinate logistics, shipping and receiving activities.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves issues related to shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, and logistical challenges promptly.
• Organizational Skills: Keeps the logistics, shipping and receiving areas organized and orderly to facilitate effective operations and safe work environment.
• Safety Compliance: Adheres to all safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and their colleagues.
• Knowledge of Business Systems: Proficiently operates software applications specific to logistics, shipping, and receiving to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
• Members must be certified in multiple functions within the logistics department functional areas: These may vary by site. Most include shipping, receiving, order picking, material handling, stocking, final gate, and kitting.
• Standard Work Activities: Advanced understanding of business expectations and department standard work.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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.