Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Brightvision Capital Partners, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to manage all incoming and outgoing shipments. This role involves verifying contents, maintaining inventory records, and coordinating with various departments to ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join a dynamic and collaborative work environment that values innovation and continuous professional development, offering comprehensive health benefits and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Continuous professional development and training opportunities

Dynamic, collaborative work environment

Access to cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in shipping/receiving or warehouse operations.
• Must have clean driving record and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy.
• Generate and manage shipping documents and maintain inventory.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Entry

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Shipping Software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

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

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for managing all incoming and outgoing shipments. This includes verifying contents, ensuring proper documentation, maintaining inventory records, and coordinating with internal departments and carriers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

Job Functions

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming shipments for accuracy and damage
• Pick-up, drop-off, distribute and ship to designated laboratories
• Generate and manage shipping documents such as BOLs, packing lists, and labels
• Log samples into laboratory system and maintains accurate inventory
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with carriers (e.g., UPS, FedEx, LTL freight)
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts or pallet jacks
• Organize and maintain the shipping/receiving area to ensure cleanliness and safety
• Communicate with purchasing, production, and customer service teams regarding shipment status and discrepancies
• Assist laboratory and operations personnel in retrieving samples
• Daily maintenance of departmental company vehicles
• May require additional administrative duties to be performed as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1–2 years experience in shipping/receiving or warehouse operations

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have clean driving record and valid drivers’ license, at all times
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain

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 with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied professional and cultural backgrounds.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with shipping software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 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.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.