Sample Room Technician

CAM Industrial Solutions LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Sample Room Technician receives, handles, processes, documents, and distributes chemical samples while maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The role involves safely handling chemicals while wearing required personal protective equipment, operating forklifts and material handling equipment, supporting shipping and receiving activities, and communicating professionally with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal personnel. The position balances office responsibilities with warehouse and sample-handling duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous warehouse, shipping and receiving, inventory control, or material handling experience.
Forklift operating experience; certification is preferred or the ability to obtain certification.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, email, and data entry.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, and internal personnel.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and other protective equipment.
Ability to safely handle chemical products and samples.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical work throughout the workday.
Ability to work in warehouse and production environments.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Experience in a chemical, industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or laboratory environment.
Forklift certification.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or chemical facility.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with customers and vendors.
Self-motivated, dependable, and safety focused.
Ability to balance office responsibilities with warehouse and sample handling duties.

Responsibilities

Receive, label, log, and process incoming chemical samples.
Safely handle chemical samples and products in accordance with safety procedures and PPE requirements.
Prepare, package, and ship samples to customers, laboratories, and other facilities.
Maintain accurate sample, shipment, inventory, and related records.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, stage, load, unload, and transport chemicals, samples, and materials throughout the facility.
Support shipping and receiving activities, including inspecting, receiving, and storing incoming materials.
Coordinate shipments with carriers and maintain shipping documentation.
Use SAP and other company systems to track inventory, enter data, and maintain records.
Communicate with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal departments about sample requests, shipment status, and product information.
Respond to emails, phone calls, and customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Interact professionally with domestic and international customers.
Monitor inventory levels and assist with material organization and stock control.
Maintain housekeeping and organization in sample room and warehouse areas.
Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform additional operational and administrative duties as assigned.