
Shipping Coordinator
Howmet, Fullerton, CA, United States
Duration: Full Time
Job Info
Job Identification
116944
Job Category
Operations
Posting Date
04/08/2026, 12:00 AM
Locations
1425 Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US
(On-site)
Job Schedule
Full time
Export-Controlled Data
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Responsibilities
Role & Shift: Shipping Coordinator - 1st shift
Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00/hr + Eligibility for Annual Bonuses
Position Overview:
The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing all outbound shipping activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of aerospace products to customers. This role serves as the primary point of contact for shipping execution, carrier coordination, documentation accuracy, and ERP transaction integrity while supporting production schedules, customer commitments, and regulatory compliance.
The Shipping Coordinator partners closely with Production, Quality, Customer Service, and Materials to ensure shipments meet customer requirements, export controls, packaging standards, and internal procedures in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100), customer requirements, and internal procedures.
- 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.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; logistics, supply
chain, or business coursework preferred. - Minimum 3'5 years of shipping, logistics, or warehouse
coordination experience, preferably in aerospace or regulated
manufacturing. - Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and shipping
software. - 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 authorized to work in the United States. Verification of
employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa
sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Aerospace & Defense industry experience.
About Us
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com