The Shipping Coordinator II performs duties related to the packaging, labeling, and shipping of finished goods. Communicates and coordinates with transportation companies. Handles routine questions and problems and maintains open communication with other departments throughout the shipping/delivery cycle. Confirms the accuracy of invoices, bills and charges relative to the shipment of goods. Logs order information into the computer and files and distributes paperwork as necessary. Maintains records and generates reports for accounting and other areas. 

Position Responsibilities

• Executes shipping processes including packaging, labeling and shipment of product

• Identifies shipping requirements and best routes and methods for delivery to meet customer requirements

• Coordinate shipments for commercial, DoD and international conveyance including all necessary documentation, schedule freight shipments with freight forwarders and carriers, verify shipments’ compliance integrity

• Identifies, tracks and maintains all necessary materials and documentation to support internal and external audits

• Responsible for implementing best practices including safety requirements and maintaining desk procedures

• Demonstrates ability to handle shipping domestically and navigate requirements & restrictions

• Works with Shipping Supervisor and Senior Shipping Clerk on all aspects of the operation

• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks

• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice

• Follows established procedures on routine work, requiring instructions only on new assignments

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High School Diploma or GED

• HAZMAT ground and air shipping certification preferred

• 1 – 2 years of related experience

• Experience supporting FAA and DOT audits

• Experience utilizing UPS, DHL or FedEx online shipping system

• Prior forklift experience and/or certification is preferred

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Demonstrates understanding of International shipping and customs.

• Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrates competency with use of shipment processing and vendor related programs.

• Can effectively prioritize workload to meet scheduling demands

• Has intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel and is able to learn new software and technologies

• Demonstrates ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-drive environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others and the company

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a warehouse environment (Constant)

• Ability to regularly stand for long periods of time (Frequent)

• Walk, handle, or feel with the ability to reach with hands and arms (Constant)

• Required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (Occasional)

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. and carry/move objects of varying shapes and sizes (Frequent)

Clearance Level

 

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If youre ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required