Senior Shipping Associate

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience. Certification in assigned area is preferred if appropriate.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

As a Senior Shipping Associate, you’ll perform a combination of manual and clerical shipping duties such as determining proper carrier and route and preparing paperwork for shipments. Your clear communication skills will enable you to effectively process outgoing shipments, follow shipping practices and procedures, and route, track, and process shipments using the computer system.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience. Certification in assigned area preferred, if appropriate
• Ability to lift heavy items and may operate a forklift or other power industrial vehicles
• Clear knowledge of shipping activities/processes, including classified materials

What sets you apart:

• Ability to support continuous improvement activities
• Outstanding communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepares materials for shipment, including finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, building
materials, equipment, and determines proper packaging and cushioning
• Processes outgoing shipments on the system, including verifying quantity, weight, conformance of materials
to stated identifications, and handling freight bills, packing sheets, and other documents
• Lifts heavy items and may operate a forklift or other power industrial vehicles
• Uses computer systems for processing, tracking, logging, verifying, and reporting shipments
• Monitors and coordinates shipping activities, maintains daily status for work area activities, and ensures
adherence to scheduling requirements
• Follows shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routing, schedules, and requirements
• May handle and process classified material
• Files freight claims with carriers if the product is lost or damaged
• Answers calls and responds to inquiries regarding tracking of product and freight costs
• Prepares export documentation and files all documentation electronically in the operating system
• Reports materials shipped and bills of lading, posts weight and shipping charges, and routes merchandise
to destinations
• Communicates clearly with coworkers, planners, material managers, and internal customers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
• Solid attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks and documentation
• Developing organizational skills with the ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate
records
• Ability to work in a team environment to ensure all objectives are met for the work group.
• Developing collaboration skills
• Developing computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Developing knowledge of enterprise software tools
• Developing knowledge of shipping activities/processes
• Ability to exhibit developing adaptability and flexibility
• Developing ability to operate material handling equipment, including forklift, sky track, and cranes
• Developing customer service skills
• Developing written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with
individuals within own department and cross-functionally

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans