Shipping & Receiving Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; St. Rose (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS in the United States is seeking a shipping and receiving associate to verify items against orders, route materials to designated laboratories and prepare shipments for cost-effective courier services. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely handling of samples.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, daily vehicle checks, data entry, and coordinating couriers. You will support laboratory and operations teams while maintaining compliance with safety standards and company

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Clean driving record and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Pick up, drop off, distribute and ship to laboratories.
• Log samples into laboratory system.
• Prepare samples for transportation.
• Operate forklift for loading and unloading.
• Receive packages and route to the correct departments.
• Maintain department vehicles daily.
• Assist with administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS 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 "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.