Shipping & Receiving Technician at Howmet Aerospace in Branford, Connecticut

Job Description:

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Candidate must be able to read and write in English.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications

• This position requires a minimum of 1 year of previous shipping and receiving experience, preferably in manufacturing or warehouse distribution facility environment.
• A minimum of 1 year previous experience operating a forklift mandatory.

Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to operate a personal computer using various Windows applications such as: Microsoft Word and Excel, RFMS System and Oracle systems.
• Good telephone and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Comfortable working on several projects at the same time under heavy pressure of schedules.
• Ability to work independently. Ability to apply common sense understanding to

carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to maneuver mobile forklift to load and unload trucks. Follow all Howmet Branford mobile equipment safety policies.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to work in a group/team environment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will usually work in a shop environment with exposure to loud noise, heat/fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and moving mechanical parts with a risk of electrical shock.

Salary & Benefits

• Compensation starts at $22.75/hr. and may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• External hires are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus.
• Benefit package includes, Medical, Dental, Visual, vacation, and more eligible from day one.
• Excellent benefits/401K vested from day one.

Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is currently hiring highly motivated and energetic candidates to join their team. Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries worldwide. The Branford facility is focused on producing jet engine components that are essential for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. With over 50 years of experience in the Branford facility, we are proud to contribute to the development of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines, and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, please visit www.howmet.com .

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Job Summary

We are currently looking for a candidate to fill the role of Shipping/Receiving Technician. This position is responsible for execution of all functions related to receipt and shipment of products to and from the Branford facility. Responsible for entering invoices into company or customer systems and moving customer owned and raw materials to proper location.

Job Responsibilities

Electronic Duties: Input data into company and customer systems. A strong knowledge of and experience with a variety of computer programs are necessary.

• Generate shipping documents, certificates of conformance, export paperwork.
• Input received items into Oracle system.
• Perform all order entry/receiving functions for customer product and raw materials.
• Enter customer returns into Return Database and move to designated quality return area
• Generate shipping documents, packing slips, air bills, certificate of conformance and custom papers.
• Approve freight bills on-line
• Set-up packages, shipping label and complete all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Weigh all boxes to determine shipping costs and record data on bill of lading or carrier log sheets covering each order. Generate necessary paperwork and distribute to appropriate sources as needed.
• Generate routers on all incoming parts and verify quantity (counting each part) and casting number to routing sheet. Move all products to first operation.
• Receive and verify all materials and product. Count incoming and outgoing product to verify accuracy against paperwork. Move products and materials to their proper locations.
• Deliver and/or pick up orders at other departments. Maintain and file copies of all invoice & packing slips.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate MSO files and documentation.

File Maintenance: Filing and file maintenance for record retention is a critical part of this role.

• Initiate and maintain incoming and outgoing paperwork for receipts and shipments
• Maintain/control incoming supplier & customer hold crib provide daily inventory to supervisor.
• Maintain up to date and organized files covering areas of responsibility, including incoming supplier orders and outgoing customer Bill of Lading.

Customer Service:

• Answers telephone, forward customer calls to appropriate representative.
• Call carriers and coordinate schedule for pick-ups to meet daily shipments.
• Respond to all inquiries received covering shipments from internal and external sources Email or Fax reports and information to customers.

Miscellaneous:

• Maintain and order shipping supplies.
• Operate mobile forklift to place and remove products from delivery trucks.
• Ability to use proper and safe containerization methods for all hazardous waste.
• Adhere to all company safety rules and practices and wears protective equipment as directed.
• Ensure that all gates and barriers are closed at all time
• Perform other job duties as needed or directed by department Supervisor or management.

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