Howmet Aerospace

Shipping Coordinator

Howmet Aerospace  •  $22 - $25/hr  •  Skokie, IL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Role & Shift: Shipping Coordinator - 1st shift

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00/hr + Eligibility for Annual Bonuses

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.

  • 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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required; logistics, supply chain, or business coursework preferred.

  • 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:

Manufacturing industry experience.

Howmet Aerospace

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Year Founded
2020
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