Shipping & Receiving Specialist - Defense & International Logistics Clear Align - 3.7 Nashua, NH Job Details Full-time $25 - $35 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Shipping coordination Packing Moving Order shipping High school diploma or GED Shipping & receiving Attention to detail Shipping and receiving inventory management Organizational skills Carrier management Optical inventory receiving Shipping documentation Full Job Description Mission of the Role The mission of the Shipping Receiving Specialist is to manage the accurate, timely, and compliant flow of incoming and outgoing materials at Clear Align. This role is primarily responsible for receiving and processing incoming shipments, preparing and coordinating outbound deliveries, completing required ERP and shipping documentation, and ensuring sensitive and high-value products are packaged and handled appropriately. The position also provides backup support to the Inventory team with stocking, kitting, work-order material preparation, cycle counts, and other inventory activities as needed. Through careful handling, accurate documentation, and dependable coordination, this role helps maintain efficient operations and ensures materials and finished products move safely and on schedule. In Your First Year You Will (What Success Looks Like) First 30 Days — Learn the Process

• Learn shipping, receiving, inventory, and ERP procedures.
• Receive, count, document, and transact incoming materials with guidance.
• Verify incoming shipments and communicate discrepancies.
• Route materials to Quality Assurance when inspection is required.
• Learn packaging requirements for sensitive components.
• Become familiar with shipping software, carriers, and documentation.
• Begin providing backup support for stocking, kitting, work-order preparation, and cycle counts. By 60 Days — Perform Core Responsibilities Independently
• Independently process routine incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Complete receiving and shipping ERP transactions.
• Prepare products for shipment.
• Generate shipping labels and documentation.
• Coordinate carrier pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain organized shipping and receiving areas.
• Provide back-up inventory support as needed. By 90 Days — Take Ownership
• Manage daily shipping and receiving with minimal supervision.
• Prepare domestic and international shipments.
• Ensure full compliance with Clear Align, customs, carriers, and customer requirements.
• Identify and communicate issues proactively.
• Prioritize shipments based on customer and production needs.
• Provide reliable backup coverage for inventory activities. By 6 Months — Become a Trusted Logistics Resource
• Coordinate complex shipments.
• Maintain accurate ERP and shipping records.
• Build partnerships across Manufacturing, Purchasing, Planning, and QA.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Support inventory, kitting, work-order preparation, and cycle counts when needed. By 12 Months — Strengthen Material Flow
• Serve as a dependable logistics resource.
• Anticipate priorities before they impact operations.
• Support continuous improvement.
• Handle sensitive materials with exceptional care.
• Provide effective backup support while maintaining ownership of shipping and receiving. How You Know You Are Winning
• Incoming shipments are processed accurately and on time.
• Customer shipments are packaged securely and shipped on schedule.
• ERP transactions are accurate and traceable.
• Delicate products are handled without damage.
• Carrier pickups are coordinated effectively.
• Inventory support is provided reliably when needed.
• Internal teams trust you to keep materials moving efficiently. Who You Are (Core Strengths & Competencies)
• Detail-oriented.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Dependable and safety-conscious.
• Comfortable following written procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to safely lift and move materials while handling sensitive components with care. Qualifications Must-Have Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely lift 50-100 pounds.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and packaging requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications
• 2-3 years of experience in a high-tech manufacturing, inventory, warehouse, shipping, or receiving environment.
• Experience handling delicate or high-value products.
• ERP system experience.
• Experience packaging ITAR controlled products & defense hardware
• Familiarity with domestic and international shipping procedures is a plus.
• Experience working with freight forwarders a plus Why Clear Align Clear Align designs and manufactures advanced electro-optical systems supporting defense, aerospace, and national security missions.

As a Material Handler / Shipping & Receiving Coordinator, you will help ensure materials and products move safely, accurately, and efficiently throughout the organization while providing valuable backup support to the Inventory team. Your work directly contributes to operational excellence and mission success. Clear Align is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of freight forwarding & international shipping experience do you have?

Experience:

Shipping & receiving: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person