Receiving Team Member

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high-performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets. 

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for a Receiving Team Member to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. 

Permanent Shift: 1st Shift Monday through Friday 6:30am-2:30pm

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: $25.66; After 12 Months: $28.31

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program (free local gym membership) as well as other discounted benefits.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for performing day-to-day shipping, receiving, material handling, and housekeeping tasks to support facility operations. Ensures inbound and outbound materials are processed accurately, handled safely, and managed in full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITES 

• Expected to assist in the implementation of EHS Values and policy statements and accompanying principals. 
• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations. 
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE). 
• Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).
• Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EHS training.

JOB ROLES

• Material Handling & Yard Support: Maintains general housekeeping, cleanliness, and organization of assigned warehouse, dock, and outside storage areas. Monitors yard areas to ensure materials and equipment are stored properly.
• Forklift & Equipment Operation: Safely operates powered industrial trucks (forklifts) to load and unload trucks, move virgin raw materials, finished goods, revert, indirect materials, and process wastes around the facility.
• Shipping & Receiving Operations: Weighs incoming materials using digital scales and verifies documentation against physical shipments. Inspects condition of incoming material, identifying and documenting damage or discrepancies. Processes transactions in company systems (Optimat/Oracle). Reviews finished goods queues, marks hoppers, weighs shipping hoppers, and communicates weights to Production Planning.
• Waste Management: Gathers and places waste materials into proper containers, coordinating safe storage, labeling, palletizing, and preparation for shipment. Accepts materials properly labeled in accordance with OSHA and state Right-to-Know laws.
• Cross-Functional & Departmental Support: Works closely with Charge Prep regarding revert and Virgin teams regarding elemental raw materials. Assists other departments with annual physical inventories, movement of heavy equipment/materials, and general facility workflow. Maintains routine tracking records and consignment reports in Excel.
• Inventory & ERP Accuracy (Industry standard addition): Performs prompt system scans and data entries for stock movements to ensure real-time inventory visibility. Assists with routine cycle counts and stock location audits.
• Problem Escalation (Industry standard addition): Proactively flags and escalates inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, or system mismatches to the appropriate supervisor or purchasing contact.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items. 
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution. 
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position, Candidates residing within a 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Valid driver's license. 
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in forklift operations, shipping/receiving, or a manufacturing/warehouse environment. 
• Basic computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. 
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting digital scales, weighing/measuring gauges, bills of lading, and packing slips. 
• Basic awareness of hazardous waste regulations and safe material handling procedures. 
• Ability to work effectively under general supervision.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.