Shipping Specialist

Overview

ABOUT EAGLEPICHER

EaglePicher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications. We develop leading-edge products that make drones fly higher, undersea vessels run longer, aircraft fly farther, rockets launch safely and satellites operate longer. With our cutting-edge research and manufacturing, we continue to set new standards in the industry. For 100 years, we have provided mission-critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. EaglePicher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

 

Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision.  We strive for the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds personalities and perspectives, and to ensure this works, we create an inclusive work environment that places a premium on communication and collaboration.  At EaglePicher, we will give you the opportunity to harness all that is within you with access to the latest tools, information and training.

 

EaglePicher is headquartered in Joplin, MO with manufacturing and research and development facilities in Joplin, MO, Seneca, MO, Pittsburg, KS, and Southbridge, MA.

 

For more information visit www.eaglepicher.com

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Shipping Specialist is responsible for ensuring regulatory agency compliance for product shipments from any EPT location, as requested, including transfer of material between facilities as it relates to proper handling, labeling, packaging, classifications, and accurate shipping documents.  This function will have direct interface with contracts, export control, accounting, program managers, engineering, shipping personnel, SCM, security, customers, government agents, regulatory agencies, carriers and freight forwarders on a routine basis. 

Responsibilities

Your core responsibilities include:

• Maintain appropriate records and documentation as objective evidence to support internal and external audits.
• Continuous training as required by law with regulatory compliance agencies: (DOT) Department of Transportation, (FAA) Federal Aviation Administration, (IATA) International Air and Transportation Association, (IMDG) International Maritime Dangerous Goods, (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration, (ATF) Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, as well as others
• that pertain to hazardous material handling and transportation of ETP goods
• Scheduling deliveries with carriers at site
• Interface with freight forwarders on all import/export shipments
• Maintain records of imports and exports
• Ensure proper labeling and placards with all shipments
• Generate shipping documents for all exports
• Competent Authority (Process of applying with the DOT on new explosives/products)
• Prepare and pack orders for shipments
• Perform any other tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Must have or be capable of obtaining certification in Hazardous Material and Dangerous Goods Transportation (49CFR, IATA, IMDG)
• Must be proficient in MS Office
• Must be highly detail oriented
• Experience with government contracts
• Experience and knowledge of export license and DOD DD250 Documents a plus
• Understanding of import/export compliance requirements preferred
• Training in 22CFR as it pertains to ITAR
• Knowledge of eTools and WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) a plus
• Understanding of BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security - commercial side of export compliance)
• Must have High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must be a U.S. Persons
• Must have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds

PERKS OF BEING AN EAGLEPICHER EMPLOYEE

Some of the great things about being an EaglePicher employee include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 10 paid holidays and PTO;
• Matching 401K;
• Annual Profit Sharing;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Dependent scholarship programs.