Job Details

Overview

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a full-time Material Handler to work within our project teams. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing. This position is fully on-site at Empirical Systems Aerospace in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Position Title

Shipping and Receiving Clerk (on-site)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all shipping and receiving functions to support production and customer commitments.
• Collaborate with planning and production control teams to process sales orders and coordinate timely shipments.
• Work with purchasing to coordinate packaging sub-contractors as needed.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of shipping supplies and manage reorder processes.
• Accurately process all receiving transactions in real-time.
• Inspect incoming freight for damage, document issues, and coordinate resolutions with carriers.
• Maintain and update daily shipping logs and receiving reports.
• Select appropriate freight carriers when shipping methods are not specified by customer purchase orders.
• Perform shipping tasks, including weighing and labeling packages, preparing bills of lading, and coordinating carrier pick-ups.

Qualifications & Experience

• 24 years of experience in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electronics, air-ride trucking, and hazardous materials handling is preferred.
• Hazardous Materials Shipping experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with computers and inventory control systems is a plus.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to interpret and manage sales orders and inventory data within an MRP system.
• Knowledge of commercial electronics shipping practices and electrostatic discharge (ESD) handling.
• Understanding of safe material handling procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve shipping discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with production teams to meet deadlines.
• Experience training others in proper shipping and packaging practices.
• Strong mathematical skills and keen attention to detail.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with shipping documentation and methods is essential.
• Hazardous materials shipping certification is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with employees and senior management.
• Ability to analyze and follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work is conducted in a shipping and receiving environment.

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer. E-Verify participation required for employment. Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to pass background check. Hiring Range: $20$28 per hour. (DOE)