Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Sgs; St. Rose (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is hiring for a shipping and receiving role in Louisiana. The incumbent will perform varied shipping tasks, verify received materials, and route items to the correct departments. Responsibilities include lab sample logging and proper preparation for transport.

The candidate should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, operate a forklift, and maintain accurate records. Proficiency with MS Office and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Strong data-entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick-up, drop-off, distribute and ship to designated labs and facilities.
• Log samples into the laboratory system.
• Prepare samples for transportation and proper retention.
• Dispatch courier services for hot shot shipments.
• Maintain records of sample retention and inventory.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading labels

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.
Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Summary

Performs a variety of shipping and receiving tasks. Verifies materials received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate departments/locations. Prepares items for shipment ensuring cost effective courier services.

Job Functions

• Pick-up, drop-off, distribute and ship to designated laboratories/refineries.
• Log samples into laboratory system
• Properly retain samples
• Prepare samples for transportation
• Dispatch courier services for hot shot shipments
• Archive sample retain records
• Assist laboratory and operations personnel in retrieving samples from retain
• Daily maintenance of departmental company vehicles
• Drive forklift for loading and unloading of shipments
• Receive and properly distribute/process all packages delivered by various transportation couriers
• May require additional administrative duties to be performed as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have clean driving record and valid drivers’ license, at all times.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work with all chemicals, petrochemicals petroleum,
• Must be able to lift items which can weight up to 50 pounds; climb, bend, reach, without restriction.
• – Must be familiar with data entry.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details.
• Must be able to read and comprehend labels and instructions.
• Ability to follow instructions independently, with little or no supervision.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and other applications.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Frequently
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Use hands: Frequently
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Frequently
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Frequently 50 lbs

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.