Shipping and Receiving Clerk

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) is looking for a shipping and receiving/customer service clerk to work at the public health lab, which is responsible for handling environmental samples and materials related to the testing of environmental, clinical, and forensic samples. This position is vital in helping the shipping department supervisor ensure all projects and deadlines are met within a proper time frame and all of our customers’ needs are taken care of. This position also helps with the receipt and distribution of all parcel deliveries to the laboratory and keeping an organized stock of all supplies needed for the department and laboratory. As a key member of the HETL team, your core responsibilities will include:

* Entering sample details and demographic data into the HETL’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) System
* Working with chemists, microbiologists, water treatment professionals, and the public
* Communicating and assisting clients with ordering testing kits and collecting fees
* Participating in assembly and shipping of sample collection test kits
* Receiving sample collection kits and reviewing paperwork for accuracy and compliance with sample acceptance policies
* Providing support for scientific staff
* Facilitating proper distribution of samples within the laboratory
* Maintaining shipping supply materials

Requirements

• Training, education or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of inventory and property management principles to perform complex work in conducting inventory operations for a warehouse or stockroom and 2) the ability to use independent judgment in handling exceptions to established work assignments, priorities and schedules.
• All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Inventory and Property Assistant.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to follow written standard operating procedures
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to apply best practices and standards
• Experience with Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Entering sample details and demographic data into the HETL’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) System
• Working with chemists, microbiologists, water treatment professionals, and the public
• Communicating and assisting clients with ordering testing kits and collecting fees
• Participating in assembly and shipping of sample collection test kits
• Receiving sample collection kits and reviewing paperwork for accuracy and compliance with sample acceptance policies
• Providing support for scientific staff
• Facilitating proper distribution of samples within the laboratory
• Maintaining shipping supply materials

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value) , depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents— receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed