Lab & Shipping Specialist
Saint-Gobain Ceramics - SGP
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Saint-Gobain Ceramics - SGP in Amherst, NY is seeking a detail-oriented Lab & Shipping Specialist to support shipping, quality control laboratory activities, and PDS inspection and packaging. The role ensures regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years in manufacturing, and at least 2 years in shipping/logistics/export, with ERP experience (QAD).
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment required.
- At least 2 years in shipping, logistics, export compliance, inventory control, or related field.
- Experience with ERP systems such as QAD or similar.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery.
- Prepare shipping, export, and customs documentation (bills of lading, certificates of origin, invoices, tariff docs).
- Maintain compliance with U.S. Customs laws and export regulations.
- Pack finished goods to customer specifications and maintain product integrity.
- Load, unload, receive, and store materials with accurate ERP transactions.
- Coordinate shipment schedules with production and planning teams.
- Communicate with freight providers, customer service, and internal stakeholders.
- Verify packaging, labeling, and documentation accuracy prior to shipment.
- Perform routine quality control lab testing and analysis of materials and products.
- Record and maintain test results and documentation; prioritize lab work for production needs.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and perform basic calibration/troubleshooting.
- Follow ISO quality systems and internal procedures; maintain clean, safe lab environment.
- Inspect products to ensure compliance with specs; perform final QC before shipment.
- Package products according to requirements with proper labeling and traceability.
- Complete work orders and ERP transactions; coordinate inspection and packaging to meet deadlines.
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Lab & Shipping Specialist
Location: Amherst, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pay Range: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour
We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab & Shipping Specialist to support shipping and logistics operations, quality control laboratory activities, and PDS product inspection and packaging. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and on-time delivery to customers.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is comfortable supporting multiple functional areas while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer service.
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery.
- Prepare shipping, export, and customs documentation, including bills of lading, certificates of origin, invoices, and tariff documentation.
- Maintain compliance with U.S. Customs laws and export regulations.
- Pack finished goods to customer specifications while ensuring product integrity.
- Load, unload, receive, and store materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and ERP transactions.
- Coordinate shipment schedules with production and planning teams.
- Communicate with freight providers, customer service, and internal stakeholders.
- Verify packaging, labeling, and documentation accuracy prior to shipment.
- Perform routine testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
- Prepare and analyze samples using quality control laboratory equipment and procedures.
- Monitor product quality and identify non-conforming materials.
- Accurately record and maintain test results and documentation.
- Prioritize laboratory work to support production requirements.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, including calibration and basic troubleshooting.
- Follow ISO quality systems and internal procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
- Inspect products to ensure compliance with manufacturing and customer specifications.
- Perform final quality inspections before shipment.
- Package products according to requirements while ensuring proper labeling and traceability.
- Complete work orders, inventory updates, and ERP transactions.
- Coordinate inspection and packaging activities to meet customer deadlines.
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate finished goods records.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 2 years of experience in shipping, logistics, export compliance, inventory control, or a related field.
- Experience using ERP systems such as QAD or similar.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Associate degree in a technical, science, logistics, or related field.
- Experience in quality control or laboratory testing.
- Experience supporting multiple operational functions within a manufacturing environment.
- Forklift experience.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds on a periodic basis.
- Ability to work in both manufacturing and laboratory environments.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment as required.
This position offers the opportunity to work across several critical areas of the business, including shipping, quality assurance, laboratory operations, and customer fulfillment.
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the local pay range for this position, which is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour. This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location/geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability,
- Commuter Benefits
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back‑up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
- Volunteer Day
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