Shipping Agent

Shipping Agent will organize products for shipment and delivery and keep records regarding these transactions, such as shipping logs, certifications, drop shipments, UPS and Fed-EX. This position will also work on the shipping floor as needed to ship product. This position also requires the flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Communicates daily with inspection personnel, on-floor operators and customer service representatives as well as interacts with customers.

• Must verify the job, part number(s), digital pictures and part count.

• Entering data into the Work Order Tracking System, including notes and recording data on the work order.

• Generates certification and packing lists for shipment of product.

• Processes online shipping for outside carriers.

• Works in UPS and FED EX online sites.

• Retrieves customer products for customer pickups.

• Upload Document Shipping Folder to Sonaca-NA Router.

• Delivers work orders and shipping documents to accounts payable for billing purposes.

• As directed by the Shipping supervisor and/or Lead, work on shipping floor when needed to unmask, do post prep, fin-pack, and anything else needed to ensure the customer’s products are shipped on time.

Other Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work overtime, when required (including weekends), on short notice.

• Handle customer-supplied product with care.

• Manages time effectively so that production, quality and delivery schedules are met.

• Interacts professionally with co-workers and vendors, understands internal customers, and strives to maintain good relations with others.

• Responds quickly to inquiries and follows up, as needed.

• Perform all basic filing as required in the Shipping Department.

• Maintains good housekeeping in the shipping office.

• Embraces change to ensure overall success of the company.

• Performs other duties, as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or High School Equivalency required.

• Must have ability to read and comprehend English.

• Must have computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word and Excel).

• Must have ability to read, interpret, and understand customer drawing, mylars and sketches, as applicable to work being performed at Sonaca-NA.

• Must become proficient in using the Sonaca- NA Work Order Tracking Program, and the Sonaca- NA Quality System on SharePoint.

Attributes:

• Must possess a positive attitude.

• Must be dependable.

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• Must have demonstrated team-building capabilities.

• Must have a demonstrated strong work ethic.

• Motivational skills desired.

• Presentation skills desired.

• Organizational and planning skills desired.

• Analytical skills desired.

• Must exhibit professionalism when dealing with customers.

• Must exhibit ability to troubleshoot and correct problems using problem-solving skills.

• Must have ability to follow written and verbal directions.

• Must have ability to apply basic math skills.

• Must exhibit interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be flexible, self-driven.

• Must exhibit attention-to-detail.

• Must have ability to handle stressful situations

• Must be honest and ethical in all actions.

• Must adhere to all safety requirements and enforce compliance.

Physical Requirements:

This position will require an employee to work in both a factory and office environment. The site will contain mobility barriers with uneven ground-level and obstructed pathways. Working conditions at the job site will be indoor/outdoor with varying temperatures, and with various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc. The work environment characteristics described above are representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee must be able to perform the following physical requirements effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must have ability to bend, twist and stretch arms above head and walk or stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to lift and move heavy objects up to 40 pounds safely. For lifting heavier objects, use the buddy system or proper equipment, i.e., dollies, hand truck, hoists, forklift.

• Must have sufficient hand/eye coordination.

• Must have standard visual acuity (correctable by prescription glasses or contacts meets the requirement) and have the ability to distinguish colors.

• Must have sufficient hand/eye coordination.

• Hearing with or without correction is required

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This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time by either the employee or the employer.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer

NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS

It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (“LMI Aerospace”).

This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information.  The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process. 

Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.

Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email [email protected].