Shipping Assistant

LGC Group•Traverse City, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

LGC PT provides support services to API, including packaging and shipping, customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and IT. LGC PT also offers an ISO / IEC 17043 accredited proficiency testing program. API administers all technical and regulatory aspects of the PT program, with a team of Medical Laboratory Scientists. API is backed by LGC PT's customer service team and the LGC PT Supply Chain assembles and ships over 145,000 PT kits to API participants each year. As a part of the Supply Chain team, the Shipping Assistant is responsible for assisting with inbound and outbound materials, including samples and supplies; inventory control; order fulfillment; and shipping management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
General knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Strong organizational skills
Up-to-date computer skills
Ability to multitask and work independently
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to be tactful and diplomatic with customers, outside organizations, and coworkers
Ability to work well with people in a team environment
Ability to work in a variety of environmental temperatures

Nice To Haves

1-year of experience in shipping/production environment

Responsibilities

Assist in modulation of samples according to written specifications, including working with microbiology samples that may be considered “dangerous goods”.
Assist in the transportation, stock control, warehousing, and monitoring of all goods in and out of the warehouse.
Assess and monitor daily job functions, ensuring the provision of quality services in a cost effective/efficient manner.
Participate in ongoing process improvement activities and other related activities.
Clean, straighten, organize, and rotate stock items to maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Be accountable for both quality and quantity of output.
Respond to events and issues that threaten the productivity schedule and/or quality of operation, as well as the health and safety of team members.
Assist in the unloading, unpacking, and verifying of incoming samples and supplies, including organizing the shipping of or receipt and delivery of product to and from the facility, with focus on accuracy, efficiency, and time management.
Recognize and notify the Fulfillment Coordinator of problems such as damages, shortages, and non-conformance to specifications.
Other duties as assigned.