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Shipping Receiving Specialist - Military Veterans

at Woodward, Inc.

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.


  • All members included in 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? If you're a Shipping/Receiving Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

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

  • Assemble wooden and cardboard containers to prepare for product packing, line and pad crates/boxes as required. Perform specialized packaging and follow specialized shipment instructions based on customer requests.

  • Generate, prepare, and attach identification and shipping labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations. May assist freight carriers as necessary to expedite shipments.

  • Unload, unpack and receive incoming shipments of products of MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operating) items.

  • Create shipping COC and packing list, prepare bills of lading and shipping orders to route materials.

  • Communicate with carriers to exchange information regarding products, materials, services, and other shipping/receiving information.

What We Are Looking For

  • Knowledge of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of recalls and potential costs due to negative impacts on a company's reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement.

  • The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information or to execute programs or analyses with a willingness to learn new applications (e.g., PC-based tools, Microsoft applications, web-based applications). Knowledge and ability to use general office equipment.

  • The ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities. This includes the ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities, to learn and understand company policies and procedures, to take independent action and complete job tasks without being instructed to complete them.

  • The ability to provide excellent service to internal customers, including seeking to meet customer needs quickly and effectively, remaining professional when dealing with internal customers, reviewing concerns from them and taking action to remedy the complaint.

  • Shipping Equipment: Knowledge of shipping equipment use (e.g., foam in place machine, bubble wrap machine), necessary raw materials, and the ability to effectively and safely use the equipment.

  • US - High School Diploma or equivalent

  • One year of related work experience

  • Experience- Less than 2 years

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

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

Zeeland, MI

Woodward, Inc.

Woodward delivers lasting contributions to energy control, always innovating for a better future. 

Woodward integrates leading-edge technologies into fuel, combustion, fluid, actuation, and electronic control systems for the aerospace and industrial markets. Our growth is driven by the increasing demand for fuel-efficient, low-emission, and high-performance energy management. 

We have a clear vision and follow carefully planned long-term strategies. With multiple locations in fourteen countries, Woodward can respond quickly with solutions tailored to the local demands of our customers. 

Our leadership in energy control and optimization solutions is built on a strong foundation, dating back to 1870. We are driven by the needs of our customers and guided by our tradition of integrity, values, and principles.

 

 

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