Shipping Clerk

Overview

Who Are We Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 10 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient.

Shipping Clerk is responsible for verifying and keeping records on outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment. This role compares identifying information and counts, weights, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

• Reference customer specifications and Sonaca North America QAPs in performance of job duties
• Move parts from production tables to shipping tables
• Read work orders and verify proper count and buy-offs
• Examine parts for defects
• Use computer to set up part mark information per specifications
• Operate video jet ink computer printer to perform part-mark function
• Package/bundle parts per customer and Sonaca North America Quality specifications
• Move packaged/bundled parts from part mark area to source area
• Build cardboard boxes for packaging of parts
• Load packaged/bundled parts into wooden crates
• Operate vehicle to transport parts to/from local customers
• Operate saw and hammer (including air hammer) to build wooden crates for parts
• Operate forklift for movement of wooden crates to/from shipping to/from trucks/dock
• Actively participate in team meetings and continuous improvement projects
• Meet production/quality requirements
• Serve on cross-functional work teams
• May be required to cross-train and/or assist in other work areas to meet fluctuating work demands
• Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons per customer specifications
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers
• Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers and protective padding
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications

• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred. Candidates without a diploma will be required to take a pre-employment assessment to be considered for the role
• 1+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities is preferred
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Must be very well organized
• Must be a self-motivated individual
• Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must have the ability to identify problems and execute solutions
• Must understand and abide by all confidentiality regulations within the company
• Must have the ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Must be computer literate and have knowledge of Windows

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds

We take care of our people.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance
• Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

$21-$24 per hour

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…