Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Calibration Laboratory, LLC : Job Details

Job Description This position is for a technically-minded highly organized individual to serve as a shipping and receiving clerk for a commercial calibration laboratory. On-the-job (OJT) training provided for the right candidate for learning the technical applications and nomenclature of equipment received. As a Shipping and Receiving Clerk you will perform routine packing and unpacking of customer equipment received and shipped via shipping/freight companies. Your work area is a clean warehouse environment fully heated and air conditioned. As a member of the Cal Lab team, we would ask for your commitment to deliver outstanding service to our clients. Skills and Requirements

• Some experience in a shipping/receiving department is preferred
• MUST have a valid driver's license with good driving record
• Data entry computer skills
• Knowledgeable with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications
• Good customer service communication skills both written and oral
• Basic math skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted
• MUST pass a general aptitude entrance exam (see Application Process below)
• Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures is a plus
• While much of the job entails sitting, some standing and bending is required.

Education Minimum level of education required is a High School graduate. Responsibilities

• Perform packing and unpacking of equipment received from customers and vendors.
• Special care in handing and packing of delicate or expensive client-owned equipment.
• Review work order requirements to determine order picking activities and pick orders according to the specific instructions provided by the customer.
• Ensure that items received and shipped match the client purchase order or packing slip.
• Provide equipment receipts for items that are dropped off by our clients.
• Process items for shipment via Fedex or UPS
• Ascertain that all incoming and outgoing shipments are properly labeled and that correlating documents are created and available with each shipment.
• Route incoming equipment to incoming shelves, including placement and notification of expedited orders.
• Assist in maintaining shipping/receiving and laboratory spaces clean and orderly which includes daily and weekly cleaning activities.
• Enter client equipment information including an accurate count of equipment accessories received into our database.

Reports To The Shipping/Receiving Clerk reports directly to the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor. Physical Demands/Work Environment Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and fellow technically skilled coworkers is crucial. In addition, this includes clear and unambiguous writing, interpretation and documentation by regular use of computers and email for communication. Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting packaging, documents and other laboratory activities. Mild to moderate physical activity; sitting, standing, and bending. Our Mission We are committed to providing high-quality instrument calibration services to satisfy the specific needs of our customers. Benefits

• Competitive salary based on previous experience
• Employee health insurance offered
• Life insurance included
• Vision insurance included
• Dental insurance offered
• 401k retirement plan offered
• 10 days vacation starting the first year (prorated from hire date)
• Company logo shirts and winter jacket
• No out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the employee
• 9 paid holidays; New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
• Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm on Friday

Application Process As an applicant, we gauge your skills and knowledge with an online aptitude exam. The link to this online exam will be emailed to pre-screened applicants after applying. The application process also requires a cover letter to tell us about yourself outside the resume. Failure to submit a cover letter will result in your application being rejected. Facts About Us Calibration Laboratory, LLC is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited commercial calibration laboratory In business since 1977 Friendly and enjoyable working environment Veteran owned company