Warehouse Associate

Creative Testing Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Testing Solutions in Tampa, FL seeks a warehouse associate responsible for planning, procuring, storing, and distributing materials. The role requires adherence to SOPs, regulatory compliance, and accurate inventory control.

You will support workflow coordination and training of warehouse staff in a dynamic lab supply environment. Key duties include receiving, inspecting, storing, and disposing of reagents, maintaining FIFO practices, and reporting discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must handle confidential information.
• Strong teamwork and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, store, control, and distribute materials.
• Follow SOPs and regulatory requirements; report issues.
• Maintain inventory levels and FIFO usage; audit discrepancies.
• Receive, inspect, store, quarantine, document and dispose reagents/supplies.
• Operate pallet jack or forklift as needed; load/unload shipments.
• Coordinate workflow; assist with training of warehouse staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for the planning, procurement, storage, controlling, and distribution of materials.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations.
• Brings compliance issues to the attention of management.
• Assures quality customer service to all customers.
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality per the absence policy.
• Assist with coordination of workflow and training of warehouse functions, as required.
• Receive, inspect, store/quarantine, distribute, document, and dispose of reagents/supplies in accordance with regulated procedures and manufacturer recommended storage conditions.
• Identify reagent/supply orders and receipt discrepancies; initiate discrepancy documentation in accordance with regulated procedures.
• Report discrepancies to appropriate staff.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to support production.
• May order/purchase reagent materials and office supplies.
• Maintains segregation of supply/reagent inventory lots.
• Rotate inventory to ensure first-in/first-out (FIFO) usage before expiration.
• Return to vendor reagents/supplies as directed by management.
• Is responsible for the loading and unloading of supplies and products and the use of the powered industrial truck, as applicable.
• Schedules and/or performs maintenance as needed.
• Performs maintenance of machinery and equipment used in the warehouse and delivery.
• Enters and tracks reagent/supply inventory information using appropriate computer systems.
• Serves as records vendor interface.
• Coordinates the movement of shipping boxes.
• Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School or equivalent
• Experience: 0 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, in related field
• Three years warehouse/supply chain experience

Skills and Abilities

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.
• Must have good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Warehouse and lab environment
• No travel required
• 5+ hours per shift: Standing
• 3-5 hours per shift: Sitting, lift/carry/move/to 40 pounds, reaching waist to shoulder, reaching knee to waist, reaching floor to knee, handling, finger dexterity, driving
• Up to 3 hours per shift: Walking climb, bend, squat, reaching above shoulders, push/pull up to 40 pounds max, grasp, pinch

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Creative Testing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Job Details:

• Shift 1 Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Creative Testing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request. A representative will respond to accommodation requests within five business days. Please note that this email is for medical/disability accommodations only and any other inquiries will not receive a response.

Please see the below information about applicant rights and our commitment to compliance: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision E-Verify Participation Right to Work All candidates who receive a conditional written offer of employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test in accordance with the Company's established guidelines.

Creative Testing Solutions is a leading nonprofit blood and plasma donor testing laboratory organization with worldwide impact. Over 900 team members test blood and plasma donation samples for all infectious disease markers and screening tests required by the Food and Drug Administration and other applicable regulatory bodies. We have a specialty lab department that performs eye, tissue and organ donor testing, and additional centralized testing as needed. Our Phoenix-based research and development department supports research through sample provision and innovative testing. CTS partners with over 100 healthcare entities and operates seven facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas; Memphis, Tennessee; Phoenix, Arizona; St. Louis, Missouri; San Marcos, Texas; and Tampa, Florida. CTS is a 501(c)(3) organization governed by a board of 13 directors.