Senior Shipping Associate - Scottsdale, AZ

About the role

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. At General Dynamics Mission Systems you apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. As a Senior Shipping Associate, you’ll perform a combination of manual and clerical shipping duties such as determining proper carrier and route and preparing paperwork for shipments. Your clear communication skills will enable you to effectively process outgoing shipments, follow shipping practices and procedures, and route, track, and process shipments using the computer system.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares materials for shipment, including finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, building materials, equipment, and determines proper packaging and cushioning
• Processes outgoing shipments on the system, including verifying quantity, weight, conformance of materials to stated identifications, and handling freight bills, packing sheets, and other documents
• Lifts heavy items and may operate a forklift or other power industrial vehicles
• Uses computer systems for processing, tracking, logging, verifying, and reporting shipments
• Monitors and coordinates shipping activities, maintains daily status for work area activities, and ensures adherence to scheduling requirements
• Follows shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routing, schedules, and requirements
• May handle and process classified material
• Files freight claims with carriers if the product is lost or damaged
• Answers calls and responds to inquiries regarding tracking of product and freight costs
• Prepares export documentation and files all documentation electronically in the operating system
• Reports materials shipped and bills of lading, posts weight and shipping charges, and routes merchandise to destinations
• Communicates clearly with coworkers, planners, material managers, and internal customers

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Certification in assigned area preferred, if appropriate
• Ability to lift heavy items and may operate a forklift or other power industrial vehicles
• Clear knowledge of shipping activities/processes, including classified materials
• U.S. citizenship required (due to clearance requirements)
• Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
• Solid attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks and documentation
• Developing organizational skills with the ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to work in a team environment to ensure all objectives are met for the work group
• Developing collaboration skills
• Developing computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Developing knowledge of enterprise software tools
• Developing knowledge of shipping activities/processes
• Developing ability to adapt and be flexible
• Developing ability to operate material handling