Our client has an immediate opening for a Shipping Specialist. This role is responsible for overseeing the shipment and receipt of products, materials, and supplies in compliance with all regulatory requirements, including ITAR and foreign shipping standards.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with logistics technicians, customer service teams, service providers, and other relevant parties to ensure seamless coordination of product shipments and receipts
• Track and monitor incoming and outgoing shipments, updating the status as necessary
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area that is ready for use by team members at all times
• Unload trucks and deliveries promptly, ensuring timely and accurate sorting of received items
• Maintain an accurate log of daily inventory movements, including scanning and counting items with precision
• Engage professionally and courteously with vendors and drivers
• Ensure adequate inventory levels of shipping supplies to support operational needs
• Provide administrative support, including tracking purchase orders (POs) and receiving slips
• Tag equipment upon receipt and ensure proper tracking within the inventory system

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in logistics, retail, or customer service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience with both international and domestic shipping processes
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and the ability to research and ensure compliance
• Proficient in shipping via UPS/UPS WorldShip and FedEx, including using their respective systems
• Ability to lift boxes of various sizes and weights
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel