Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Castelion is moving quickly to develop and deliver advanced defense systems, emphasizing focus, technical excellence, and real‑world capability. This early‑stage opportunity lets you shape critical systems, influence major technical decisions, and see immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming shipments and packages at the Rio Rancho, NM facility.
• Inspect incoming deliveries for damage, verify quantities against packing slips, and confirm accuracy against purchase orders.
• Receive and label indirect materials and route direct materials to the Inventory team for processing.
• Prepare outbound shipments by identifying, pulling, packaging, labeling, and staging materials for carrier pickup.
• Package materials according to shipping requirements and coordinate secure and timely shipments with carriers.
• Expedite the flow of materials through receiving to support development and production schedules.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material‑handling equipment to move materials throughout the facility.
• Prepare and handle material shipment.
• Assist with inventory organization and ensure materials are properly labeled and stored.
• Identify discrepancies in shipments or documentation and resolve issues quickly to maintain operational efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 5+ years of forklift or material‑handling equipment experience with a valid certification.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately enter and manage data in digital systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Rio Rancho, NM.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support operational requirements.
• Ability to handle physical workload, including lifting packages up to 25–75 lb throughout the shift.
• Ability to prioritize receipts based on company needs.
• 5+ years of experience working with hazardous materials in shipping, receiving, transporting, or handling hazardous materials.
• Clear communicator capable of working in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with ERP, MES, or warehouse management systems, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience packaging, handling, and receiving hazardous‑materials shipments.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑moving environment.
• Ability to identify discrepancies in shipment documentation and proactively resolve issues.
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

• Meaningful long‑term equity for all full‑time employees.
• Four (4) weeks of paid time off.
• Ten (10) company‑paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including 100% employee‑covered medical coverage, strong dependent coverage, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid parental leave.
• $100 monthly fitness stipend.
• Onsite EV charging.
• Catered meals, company‑covered food during high‑demand periods, and a fully stocked kitchen.
• Future requirement for a U.S. government‑issued security clearance; ability to obtain and maintain such clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.