Shipping and Receiving Specialist
About the role
Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus and technical excellence are decisive advantages – and we are building a team that can deliver real capability, not just concepts. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where your work will directly shape critical systems, influence major technical decisions, and have immediate, real-world impact. As a Shipping and Receiving Specialist, you'll play a critical role in our supply chain operations. We're looking for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑standards environment. This role requires precision, accountability, and a solutions‑oriented mindset to ensure materials are received, processed, and shipped accurately and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Process all packages and shipments from our Torrance, CA location.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other machinery to move items on and off trucks and around the facility.
- Receive and label indirect materials; inspect deliveries for damage, verify quantities against packing slips, and confirm accuracy against purchase orders.
- Label and route all direct material to the Inventory Team for processing.
- Process all outbound shipments from our Torrance, CA location.
- Package materials to meet packaging requirements; arrange timely and secure shipments with carriers.
- Expedite flow of material through receiving to align with storage and production schedules.
Requirements
- 3+ years in shipping, receiving or warehouse operations.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to accurately input data into digital systems with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Must be able to be onsite in Torrance, CA with flexibility for overtime as needed.
- 3+ years operating forklifts and related machinery with a valid license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Skills
- Familiarity with MES, ERP, task management systems, Microsoft Office suite.
- Proficient in packaging and handling hazardous materials.
- Experienced with loading/unloading using heavy machinery.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in an organized manner, ensuring systems match reality.
- Strong understanding of logistics timelines with the ability to anticipate, identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and changes.
- Ability to quickly identify discrepancies in shipment data or documentation and proactively resolve issues.
Benefits
- Meaningful long‑term equity, sharing in the company's significant growth trajectory.
- Four (4) weeks of paid time off.
- Ten (10) company‑paid holidays.
- Comprehensive health benefits – including 100% employee‑covered medical and strong dependent coverage, along with dental and vision plans.
- Paid parental leave to support growing families.
- $100 monthly fitness stipend to promote health and performance.
- Onsite EV charging for convenience.
- Catered meals; company‑covered food during high‑demand periods.
- Fully stocked kitchen to stay fueled throughout the day.