Shipping & Receiving Specialist at SGS — Lincolnshire, IL

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.

Hourly Rate: $18-$20 an hour

Our Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
• Happiness:
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

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