Shipping / Receiving Operator

Job Info

Job Identification

114995

Job Category

Operations

Posting Date

11 / 12 / 2025, 03 : 17 PM

Locations

One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US

(On-site)

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?

None

Export-Controlled Data

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

Responsibilities

This opening is with Howmet Aerospace - a world leader in investment casting of superalloys, aluminum and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online at www.howmet.com .

Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands-on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for a Shipping / Receiving Operator to join our Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) group in Hampton, Virginia. The available shifts hours are 1st shift, M-F 7am-3pm . Training is 1st shift, M-F 7am-3pm .

New Hire Starting Rate : $18.94 p / hr. ; After 6 months : $21.05 p / hr.

This position will receive an hourly "shift premium" of $1.00 p / hr. while assigned to an off shift.

Job Summary : The Shipping / Receiving Operator will coordinate activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment weekly. They will establish and coordinate departmental activities to meet objectives to coincide with plant goals.

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities :

• Ensures inventory accuracy for raw materials under position's control.
• Understands shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, miscellaneous shippers and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Requires knowledge of domestic and international shipping and use of online shipping methods.
• Ensures compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Correctly classify and label hazardous material shipments
• Ensures compliance with all import and export government rules and regulations. Submit export paperwork to freight forwarders.
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lays out position of shipment.
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states. Schedules customer funded trucks. Schedules expedited shipments as required.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded truck doors.
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance report.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas
• Maintains inventory of all shipping supplies, including boxes, packing material, tape labels and any special supplies
• Develops and recommends annual budget requirements for the Warehouse and Receiving Department. Anticipate and request funding for future personnel requirements. Anticipate and request funding for future material handling equipment.
• Establishes project plans and coordinates activities for continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Abilities :

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

About Us

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 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 employer. We 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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

About the Team

The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.