Shipping & Receiving Specialist

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.
Pay range $18-$24 an hour
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

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No