Specialist I, SMS

SGS • Deer Park, TX

11d

About The Position

The Specialist I, SMS is responsible for the daily operations of the Sample Management Services Department. The role includes classifying, identifying, packaging, marking, documenting, and shipping items; coordinating with clients to clarify requirements; monitoring and responding to departmental email; and performing warehouse operations. The position also involves inspecting, maintaining, and operating departmental equipment, including forklifts; facilitating pickups and deliveries around the Houston area and documenting product and location details; and conducting weekly inventory of products and supplies to help prevent operational delays. Other duties may be assigned to meet departmental objectives.

The role requires prioritizing work, collaborating to achieve departmental goals, communicating effectively, following labels and safety instructions, multitasking in a changing logistics and supply chain environment, solving problems, performing basic mathematical conversions, and maintaining urgency, accuracy, attention to detail, and safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Clean, valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Ability to prioritize workload and foster urgency and collaboration to achieve departmental goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend labels and safety instructions.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing logistics and supply chain environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to calculate basic math for conversions.
• Ability to work with urgency while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Safety-consciousness.
• Ability to set an example for departmental excellence.

Responsibilities

• Classify, identify, package, mark, document, and ship items.
• Liaise with clients to resolve questions and understand requirements before starting work.
• Monitor departmental emails and respond accordingly.
• Perform warehouse operations, including handling products; setup and breakdown; mixing, blending, and transferring operations; and cleaning and organizing.
• Inspect, maintain, and operate departmental equipment, including forklifts.
• Facilitate pickups and deliveries around the Houston area and properly document the products and locations involved.
• Inventory products and supplies weekly to avoid operational delays.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED