Shipping Specialist I

PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS • Wenatchee, WA

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About The Position

The Company:
Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Shipping Specialist level I to join our team. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!
PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

Job Summary
Working under general supervision, the Shipping Specialist I is responsible for handling both domestic and international shipments, preparing and packaging parts according to shipping instructions, coordinating logistics using customer-specific portals and internal systems, while ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods. The role involves verifying accuracy of outgoing shipments by comparing items and quantities to packing slips and purchase orders. This position requires basic knowledge of computer systems and the ability to follow shipping instructions.

Requirements

• Good hand / eye coordination (fine motor skills, dexterity).
• Able to use a microscope for extended periods of time.
• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Good computer skills.
• Able to sit and or stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to safely lift and move packages up to 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 75 lbs. with assistance or mechanical aid.
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.
• Good math skills.
• Work with hazardous chemicals.
• Consistently notifies supervisor or designated personnel when tasks are completed.
• Must be able to follow basic instructions.
• Must be able to retain information.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to access training records.
• Seek out duties to ensure you are consistently productive.
• Must be able to consistently meet company minimum labor efficiency rates.
• Identify process improvements.
• Requires minimal supervision to perform everyday tasks.
• Effective recognition of workload priorities.
• Demonstrates independent thinking with problem solving skills.
• Must be able to navigate through applicable MRP system.
• Support company/management decisions.
• Offers help when needed.
• Understanding of the effects of process deviation.
• Able to advise management of policy violations.
• High School graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Attendance / Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to Management personnel.
• Follow daily clean up and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work-related rules and regulations.
• The ability to complete tasks in a reasonably timely manner.
• Demonstrate a basic ability to read and comprehend shipping instructions and other applicable documentation.
• Must be able to retain information and show continued progression towards a level II Shipping Specialist role.
• Prepare and package products for domestic and international shipment, ensuring proper labeling, documentation, and packaging according to customer and regulatory requirements.
• Verify accuracy of outgoing shipments by comparing items and quantities to packing slips and purchase orders.
• Generate shipping labels and documentation using shipping software (e.g., UPS, FedEx).
• Use customer-specific portals to generate shipping labels and submit shipping documentation.
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and export controls.
• Coordinate with shipping carriers for pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shipping area.
• Track shipments and comprehend internal systems and delivery status (Notify relevant departments of delays or exceptions).
• Maintain organized shipping records for audits and compliance tracking.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments (e.g., Purchasing, Accounting, Inventory, Quality)
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts (if certified).
• Assist with inventory counts, receiving, and general warehouse duties when required.

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, corporate gym membership discounts, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees