Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking a hands-on Shipping & Receiving Specialist to support the movement, handling, and transport of XBAT systems and associated ground equipment. This role is critical to safely executing the loading, unloading, and coordination of oversized, high-value assets across both local and long-haul movements.This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in crane operations, rigging, and heavy equipment handling who can also operate within a structured logistics and warehouse environment.
What you'll do:
- Execute crane operations and rigging for loading and unloading large equipment, machinery, and support assets
- Plan and support safe movement of oversized freight, including flatbed loading, securement, and transport readiness
- Coordinate with internal logistics teams and external carriers to execute shipments on schedule
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to support warehouse and yard operations
- Develop and follow load plans, rigging plans, and handling procedures for sensitive and high-value equipment
- Prepare and verify shipping documentation including Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing lists, and load manifests
- Maintain staging areas, ensure proper asset tracking, and support overall warehouse organization
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards during all lifting and transport operations
- Support on-site movement of equipment using company vehicles and ground handling equipment as needed
Required qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in crane operations, rigging, or heavy equipment handling
- Experience loading and transporting oversized freight (flatbeds, specialized trailers, etc.)
- Strong understanding of load securement and transport safety requirements
- Experience with shipping documentation (BOLs, packing lists, manifests)
- Forklift and general material handling equipment experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment with tight timelines
Preferred qualifications:
- Active crane operator and/or rigging certifications
- Experience supporting logistics or shipping/receiving operations
- Familiarity with oversized load permitting and route planning
- Experience working with high-value or sensitive equipment (defense, aerospace, or similar)
- Experience coordinating with freight carriers or logistics providers
What success looks like:
- Safe and efficient execution of all lifting and movement operations
- Zero damage incidents on high-value equipment
- On-time support of critical shipment and movement milestones
- Strong coordination with logistics and program teams
- Clean, compliant, and audit-ready shipment documentation
$79,000 - $110,000 a year#LI-JM1#LCFull-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ###Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.
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