Description:
Company Background
Fortem Technologies is the leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones. Through an advanced, end to end system of distributed radar, AI at the Edge, deep sensor integration, and autonomous drone capture, Fortem monitors and defends the world’s venues, infrastructures, cities, and regions. Fortem’s systems are accelerating the safety of the world’s airspace for urban air mobility.
Position Summary
The Shipping and Logistics Specialist is responsible for executing day-to-day shipping, receiving, and inventory operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant movement of goods. This role supports domestic and international shipments—including parcel (e.g., FedEx), LTL, and freight forwarding—while maintaining inventory integrity and safe warehouse operations. The position reports to the Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Manager and collaborates cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and customer support teams.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare, process, and ship domestic and international orders via parcel, LTL, and freight forwarders
- Generate shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, export paperwork)
- Ensure compliance with all shipping regulations, including hazardous materials and battery shipping requirements (e.g., lithium-ion)
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, warehouse operations, or a related field
- Experience with parcel shipping systems (e.g., FedEx, UPS), LTL, and freight forwarding
- Familiarity with international shipping and export documentation
- Experience handling hazardous materials or battery shipments preferred
- Working knowledge of inventory management systems (ERP/WMS)
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to lift and move materials (typically up to 50 lbs.)
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Hazmat certification for shipping regulated materials
- Experience with cycle counting and inventory audits
- Knowledge of import/export compliance and Incoterms
