Shipping and Receiving Associate

Pes Testing; Latrobe, Northern (Westmoreland County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC, has a Shipping/Receiving position at the PES facility in Latrobe, PA. This full-time role handles package intake, labeling, and preparation of samples and materials for tests, with emphasis on accuracy and documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, familiarity with Microsoft Office and courier services, and the ability to work Monday–Friday in daytime shifts. No prior experience is required; 1–2 years in shipping/receiving is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• No experience required; 1–2 years in shipping/receiving preferred.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and courier services (UPS, FedEx).

Responsibilities

• Receive and assist in opening packages.
• Review paperwork with samples and contact customer for discrepancies.
• Create work orders, assign sample numbers, and log information.
• Label test samples and prepare sample packaging for distribution.
• Generate and prepare test reports and maintain templates.
• Coordinate with Sales on timelines, fees, and estimates.
• Package and return material using customer shipping methods.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

MS Office

English Proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PRODUCT EVALUATION SYSTEM - LATROBE, PA 15650Position Type: Full Time IndirectApplied Technical Services, LLC, is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Product Evaluation Systems (PES) assists commercial and industrial clients by providing materials testing services through our full-service testing laboratory. Our capabilities include metallurgy, mechanical testing, chemical testing, failure analysis, machining, and nondestructive testing. We cater our services to each client’s unique testing needs. Our experienced engineers, chemists, metallurgists, and technicians provide assistance to the additive manufacturing, aerospace, steel manufacturing, power generation, mining, and oil & gas industries, among others. As part of the ATS family of companies, we can offer additional inspection, calibration, and consulting engineering capabilities when clients need a broader scope of services.

Position summary: This position is responsible for preparing material for incoming and outgoing shipping, documenting accordingly.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Receive and assist in opening packages.
• Review all paperwork received with samples, contact customer with any discrepancies.
• Create work order, assign sample numbers, and enter all necessary sample information into logbook.
• Obtain all necessary estimates, emails, and test specifications associated with jobs to include in work order packets.
• Label test samples and work order bins.
• Create sample bags and packets for distribution throughout shop and test labs.
• Generate and prepare test reports.
• Create and maintain test report templates and logbook attributes for consistent work/customers.
• Assign test types for invoicing.
• Communicate with Sales for expedited testing sectioning fees, due dates, estimates, and customer contacts.
• Scan all documents associated with job orders.
• Pull samples for retest / additional testing, edit logbook and test reports to reflect required testing and due dates; monitor status and email appropriate personnel concerning due dates.
• Organize spent test samples and excess material, contact customers for material disposition.
• Package and return material using customers’ preferred shipping method.
• Dispose of unwanted material in proper locations.
• Write purchase orders for sub-contracted work.
• Dispatch driver to daily pick-up and drop-off locations.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Perform other duties as needed.

QualificationsPhysical demands and work environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Operate a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Read, see, hear, and speak English.

Workdays and shifts:

• Monday – Friday, daytime hours.
• May need to work outside core operating hours as requested.

Education/Certification(s)/License(s) required:

• High School diploma or equivalency.

Experience/Other required:

• No experience required, one to two (1-2) years of prior experience working in Shipping and Receiving preferred.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Word, Excel) and Outlook.
• Familiarity with courier services (e.g., UPS, FedEx).

ITAR

U.S. Persons Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly, the company will consider only U.S. Persons for this position. A U.S. Person includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Applied Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.