Sample Room Technician – Shipping & Inventory Specialist

Silva Intl; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co. Inc. is seeking a Sample Room Technician in Lancaster, PA for part-time/ hourly hours. You will receive, pull, and ship customer samples, maintain inventory records in Access, and ensure a clean, audit-ready sample room.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Access), and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Training will cover production/shipping equipment and PPE; accuracy and timely work are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to operate production/shipping equipment safely after training.
• Strong attention to detail and organization; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials.
• Ability to lift and move boxes and materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and use required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Receive, pull, and ship customer sample orders accurately and efficiently
• Prepare outgoing samples for customers.
• Assemble boxes and packaging for shipment.
• Create shipping documentation and labels using commercial carriers (e.g., UPS, FedEx, DHL).
• Ship samples domestically and internationally in accordance with company procedures and carrier requirements.
• Maintain sample room cleanliness (e.g., clean tables, sweep floors).
• Operate the cut rag machine to prepare cut rag from raw tobacco.
• Operate the cigarette machine to produce cigarettes using cut rag.
• Receive and log all incoming samples.
• Maintain sample inventory records in an Access database.
• Place samples into designated storage bins and locations.
• Maintain and organize sample storage areas; remove outdated materials as directed.
• Monitor and replenish inventory of shipping supplies (e.g., bags, boxes, tape).
• Retrieve samples from storage as requested.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Access
• Ability to operate production/shipping equipment safely after training
• Strong attention to detail and organization; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials.
• Ability to lift and move boxes and materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and use required PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co. Inc. is seeking a Sample Room Technician in Lancaster, PA for part-time/ hourly hours. You will receive, pull, and ship customer samples, maintain inventory records in Access, and ensure a clean, audit-ready sample room.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Access), and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Training will cover production/shipping equipment and PPE; accuracy and timely work are essential.