SHIPPING & RECEIVING MANAGER

We are currently seeking a dependable, hardworking SHIPPING & RECEIVING MANAGER to join our growing team.

About the role

Advanced Equipment Corporation is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Manager to run our department and keep domestic and international shipments moving on time and in compliance.

You will own export documentation from start to finish, lead a hands-on shipping and receiving crew, and partner with purchasing, production, and customer service to get the right equipment in and out the door.

Location: Fullerton, CA

Schedule: Full-time, 6am-4:30pm M-Th, 6am-2:30pm F, 6am-1pm Sat

Reports to: Productions Manager

Job Duties:

International shipping and customs

• Prepare and file customs and export paperwork: commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and bills of lading (ocean and air)
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers on bookings, rates, and clearance
• Apply Incoterms correctly and resolve holds, delays, and documentation issues
• Keep accurate export records for audits and regulatory retention

Crew leadership

• Lead, schedule, train, and evaluate the shipping and receiving crew
• Set daily priorities so orders ship on time and incoming freight is received accurately
• Oversee receiving: check deliveries against purchase orders, document damage or shortages, and file carrier claims
• Ensure heavy and high-value equipment is crated, packed, and secured to protect it in transit
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and timely system transactions
• Enforce safe forklift operation, OSHA standards, and a clean, organized warehouse
• Track KPIs such as on-time shipping, receiving accuracy, and freight cost, and drive improvements

Required

• 1+ years in shipping and receiving or logistics, including 1+ years supervising a crew
• Hands-on experience preparing international export documentation
• Working knowledge of Incoterms
• Experience with LTL, FTL, parcel, ocean, and air freight
• Comfort with ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear communication
• Forklift certification, or ability to obtain it
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Experience shipping heavy, industrial, or capital equipment
• Bilingual English/Spanish

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid in full for employee & family)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Benefits

We offer an outstanding benefits package for our employees and their families, including:

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance for you and your dependents
• 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance for you and your dependents
• 100% Employer-Paid Vision Insurance for you and your dependents
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive Pay (based on experience)
• Full-Time Position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Steel Fabrication : 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fullerton, CA 92833 (Required)

Work Location: In person