Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

 

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

A shipping specialist performs a range of tasks related to the transportation of goods across borders, such as preparing and reviewing shipping documents, communicating customer service, ensuring goods are properly packed, and verifying shipping costs. They also need to maintain accurate records of the inventory, shipment details, and customer information in the shipping system or database, as well as follow up on the delivery. Additionally, they provide customer service and support. All of these activities help them to arrange the delivery and pickup of goods, track their status, and resolve any issues or delays.

Job Responsibilities Manage outgoing shipping logistics for cargo transportation carriers and shipping companies. Process orders including accurate checking, sorting and consolidating freight, wrapping pallets, loading and unloading shipments of customer orders. Know how to safely use moving equipment: dollies, pallet jacks Ensure document control BOL, certificate of origin, and waybill accompany shipments. Process orders for shipment using FedEx, DHL, and independent carriers. Provide fast and accurate processing of all material according to DHL polices and procedures. Maintain organization and cleanliness of multiple warehouses. Coordinate logistics for the shipment of goods from the country of origin to the destination, including selecting appropriate shipping methods and routes to optimize delivery times and costs. Prepare and process necessary export documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin to comply with international trade regulations. Liaise with customs brokers to ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws and regulations, and to facilitate the smooth clearance of goods through customs. Job Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• High School degree or GED equivalent.

• 3+ years of Manufacturing or Warehousing and logistics experience, including some ERP/ MRP experience.

•    Must be a US Person (Us Citizen or Permanent Resident) per program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• GKN experience.

• SAP Experience

• Value Stream Mapping, & Lean experience.

•Manufacturing Systems.

• Strong problem solving skills.

• Project Management.

• APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) or equivalent.

• Transport Management.

• Packaging.

• Material Handling Equipment.

Mental and Physical Demands:

Lift up to 50 pounds Compensation Range

The compensation for this position is between $27.50 - $35.00 per hour.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

 

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

 

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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