Shipping Technician
SUMMARY:
Responsible for the packing, packaging, and labeling sample kits/packages in a timely manner to meet customer needs and pack/shipping guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Pulls orders from the system and prioritizes based on project requirements/deadlines.
- Assembles kits according to guidelines and instructions.
- Maintains, orders, and stocks supplies to meet business requirements.
- Cleans sample coolers and prepares for future shipment.
- Keeps shipping area clean and organized.
- Reviews, completes and processes various standard types of logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
- Provides fundamental support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding shipping policies, programs and practices.
- Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to work performed; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. One year of experience in a lab or office setting is preferred.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
- Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of shipping.
- Fundamental methods to resolve administrative or technical problems, questions and concerns.
- Ability to learn standard applicable organizational policies and procedures on shipping equipment.
- Computer applications and systems related to the work.
- Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
- Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Required Skills:
- Performing fundamental shipping administration duties.
- Providing standard support within varied shipping functions.
- Serving as a team member working with customers and projects.
- Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
- Interpreting, applying and explaining organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related informati0n.
- Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures.
- Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
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