Shipping/ Receiving Specialist- 1st Shift

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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: $16.08(minimum) - $20.10(midpoint) - $24.12(maximum)- Plus shift differential and overtime IF APPLICABLE

• Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity IF APPLICABLE
• 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

Are you ready to make your mark? Woodward is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Specialist for our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL on 1st Shift. This position is responsible for incoming materials, packaging and coordinating part deliveries and working with internal and external customers and suppliers. Individuals with previous experience as a Shipping and Receiving Specialist or Clerk are encouraged to apply!!

What’s In It For You

At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.

What you will be doing

• Working from specifications to package and ship according to customer and government needs and requirements
• Building boxes and shipping containers to ensure shipments are secure and eliminating potential damage during routes
• Moving parts throughout the facility using racks, carts and various warehouse equipment to deliver products from shipping, to and from departments throughout the site
• Working with computer systems, including but not limited to multiple shipping systems, customer and government portals, database systems and Microsoft Programs
• Standing, lifting, bending and pulling carts and parts throughout the shift
• Interacting with internal and external customers and suppliers to provide updates, statuses and other necessary information required
• Operating a forklift after obtaining required certification/license by the company

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Must obtain Class C License is required
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift and bend throughout the duration of their shift

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

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