Shipping & Receiving Lead in Shirley, Indiana at Tech Castings LLC

Position summary

The Shipping & Receiving Lead runs the dock at Tech Castings: every inbound alloy, wax and ceramic material and every outbound aerospace casting passes through this role. The Lead makes sure each shipment is accurate, traceable to its heat and lot, correctly certified, export-compliant and packaged to customer specification. The role leads the shipping and receiving team on its shift and is the first line of defense against nonconforming, suspect or counterfeit material entering the plant.

Key responsibilities

Receiving

• Receive, inspect and log all inbound material: superalloy and stainless ingot/revert, casting wax, ceramic slurry, refractory stucco, cores, filters, crucibles, chemicals and MRO supplies.
• Verify every receipt against the purchase order, packing list and mill or material certification before release; flag discrepancies in quantity, heat/lot number, chemistry or spec.
• Route material requiring receiving inspection to Quality and hold it in a segregated area until released.
• Apply counterfeit and suspect-material controls: confirm approved-supplier status, intact packaging and traceable documentation.
• Enforce shelf-life and storage requirements for wax, binders and chemicals (FIFO, date labeling, temperature limits).
• Record receipts in the ERP (NetSuite) the same day, with heat/lot traceability preserved.

Shipping

• Pick, verify, package and ship finished castings to customer, distributor and outside-processor (HIP, heat treat, machining, NDT) destinations.
• Assemble and verify the shipping data package for each order: certificate of conformance, material and test certifications, inspection reports, FAI documentation and serialized part lists.
• Package to customer and contract requirements, including FOD protection, corrosion prevention, part separation and labeling.
• Prepare bills of lading, packing slips and carrier paperwork; select carriers and modes to meet cost and delivery targets.
• Classify and document hazardous materials shipments under DOT 49 CFR and IATA where applicable.

Inventory and dock control

• Maintain accurate inventory locations for raw material, WIP transfers and finished goods; lead cycle counts and support the annual physical inventory.
• Keep the dock, staging and storage areas organized, labeled and compliant with 5S standards.
• Track inbound and outbound schedules and communicate delays to Purchasing, Production Control and Customer Service.

Leadership and quality system

• Assign daily work, train and coach clerks and material handlers, and certify them on dock procedures.
• Write and maintain shipping and receiving work instructions within the AS9100 quality system; support customer, registrar and Nadcap audits.
• Initiate nonconformance reports and corrective actions for shipping errors, damage and supplier documentation issues.
• Model and enforce safe forklift, rigging and material-handling practices; investigate and report incidents.
• Track and report dock KPIs: on-time shipment, shipping accuracy, receipt-to-system time and damage claims.

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience with material certifications and lot traceability in a regulated industry (aerospace, defense, medical or automotive).
• Working knowledge of an ERP or inventory system for receipts, transfers and shipments.
• Valid forklift certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.62), because the role handles export-controlled parts and technical data.

Preferred

• Experience in an AS9100-certified shop, ideally a foundry, forge or casting supplier.
• DOT hazardous materials shipping certification (49 CFR) and IATA dangerous goods training.
• NetSuite experience.
• Associate degree or coursework in supply chain, logistics or business.

Skills and abilities

• Attention to detail: identifies discrepancies in paperwork/packaging prior to shipment.
• Reads and interprets purchase orders, customer quality clauses, packaging specs and material certifications.
• Leads by example; trains others and holds the team to written procedures.
• Communicates clearly with Purchasing, Quality, Production Control, carriers and customers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Outlook, barcode scanners and label printers.
• Basic math for counts, weights, dimensions and freight calculations.

Physical demands and work environment

• Regularly lift and move up to 50 lb unassisted; heavier loads with forklift, hoist or team lift.
• Stand and walk for most of the shift; bend, reach, climb and kneel frequently.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and banding/strapping equipment.
• Work on a foundry dock exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust and seasonal temperatures.
• Wear required PPE: safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, hearing protection and high-visibility clothing where posted.

Statements

Export control. This position requires access to technical data and articles controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Equal opportunity. Tech Castings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Scope. This description lists the essential functions of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and other tasks may be assigned to meet business needs.