Shipping Department Lead (Aerospace/Defense)

Description

Now Hiring: Shipping Department Lead 

Join our aerospace/defense team in a true working leader role where you’ll spend most of your time hands-on with daily shipping and receiving tasks—packaging, loading/unloading, documentation, and coordinating deliveries—while guiding a small team of 3–4 members.

You’ll provide day-to-day direction, on-the-job training, workflow organization, and ensure full compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and strict U.S. export regulations (ITAR & EAR) for domestic and international shipments.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment, has solid aerospace/defense shipping experience (required), and enjoys leading by example while staying actively involved in daily operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support and direct a small team (3–4 people) performing daily shipping, receiving, and inventory control while working alongside them. 
• Train and guide team members on procedures, safety, and equipment.
• Organize daily workflow to meet deadlines and customer needs.
• Prepare all domestic and international shipping documentation in compliance with ITAR and EAR.
• Handle packaging, loading/unloading, local deliveries (company vehicle), and inventory of shipping supplies.
• Communicate with carriers, customers, and suppliers to keep shipments on schedule.
• Identify and help resolve safety, quality, or process issues.
• Assist with scheduling, time-off approvals, and timecard reviews.
• Provide input on team performance and process improvements.
• Ensure forklift operators maintain current certifications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills/Abilities

• Required: Shipping/receiving experience in a regulated aerospace/defense manufacturing environment. 
• Understanding of U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and ability to manage compliant shipping documentation.
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring a small team.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, FileMaker (MRP), Parts software, and other inventory systems.
• Familiarity with shipping platforms (UPS WorldShip, FedEx Shipping Manager, Raytheon RyderShare, DHL, BarTender, etc.).
• Forklift certification (or ability to become certified) and knowledge of Cal/OSHA safety standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Basic shop math proficiency and mechanical aptitude.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for operating company vehicles.
• Good hand-eye coordination and close-range vision (with or without correction).
• Manual dexterity for handling small components and hardware.

Physical Demands

Job duties are performed in an open warehouse environment with varying temperatures and exposure to noise, vibrations, fumes, and chemicals.

• Constant standing, bending, squatting, and moving throughout the facility.
• Occasional sitting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Frequent operation of company vehicles and forklifts.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs; occasionally more with assistance.
• Frequent reaching, twisting, grasping, and fine dexterity.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday
• Day shift (Likely 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Compensation

• Pay Range: $29.50-$38.50 per hour DOE

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Disability, vacation, holiday, and sick pay
• 401k

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals.

MGI is an equal opportunity employer.

NO RECRUITERS OR STAFFING AGENCIES PLEASE.