Sample Distribution Technician

Syngenta Group•Greensboro, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. To support this challenge, we are currently seeking a Sample Distribution Technician in Greensboro, NC. The Sample Distribution Technician is expected to dispense, fill, and pack chemicals for shipping; support logistics activities for chemicals, such as receiving, storage, and procurement; and meet domestic and international needs in Research and Development.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and move/lift heavy loads with material-handling ergonomic equipment (pallet jacks, drum lifters, ladders, dollies, carts).
Knowledgeable of various measurement systems (Metric, Imperial); competent in performing basic mathematical functions and occasional advanced math (unit conversions, ratios, etc.).
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in time-sensitive situations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptable to departmental and organizational ways of working.
Capable of working independently and in team environments.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous laboratory/warehouse inventory and logistics experience preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain company-sponsored DOT/IATA certification in the preparation of Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods for transport; prior experience with chemical shipment preparation would be highly regarded.
Experience with, or knowledge of, GHS or OSHA safety and hazard communication would be a plus.
Forklift experience or certification would be a plus.
Chemistry/pesticide knowledge would be a plus.
Experience using or building Smartsheet systems would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Chemical sample fulfillment, comprising the retrieval, mixing, and decanting of chemicals using ergonomic and scientific tools.
Sample prefilling and packaging of sample shipments.
Assist with physical inventories of warehouse areas.
Assist with data management projects.
Organize email communications to individuals and groups.
Transcribe notes, scan documents, and file records.
Provide technical guidance and direct contract staff in shipment-related tasks.
Coordinate daily activities with a team of permanent and contract staff; liaise with permanent staff to aid process flow between group functions.
Use inventory management software to process sample shipments, adjust inventory, and maintain data.
Complete administrative tasks related to sample request fulfillment, such as printing documents and labeling samples.
Compile data and update spreadsheets and electronic databases.
Assist with customer inquiries and historical record research tasks.
Aid with laboratory and warehouse organization projects.
Participate in evaluation of current processes and proactively propose ways to make core sample distribution processes more efficient, accurate, or accessible for the intended users, with an emphasis on LEAN and Continuous Improvement activities.