Shipper/Receiver I - LGC Group

LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

Package and ship products, samples and other miscellaneous items in accordance with DOT/IATA regulations, receive and distribute incoming goods.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare shipments by determining appropriate type of boxes, packaging material and documentation as required by DOT/IATA.
• Receive incoming packages, inspect goods and deliver to requisitioner.
• Work with various carriers on shipping issues (late deliveries, missing/damaged shipments etc.). Execute and follow up on claims with carriers as required.
• Handle Customer Service requests for domestic and international quotations.
• Check inventory of shipping supplies and reorder when necessary.
• Pull and stage customer orders for shipments.
• Perform cycle counts.
• Fill material requisition demands.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Keep area safe, clean, and organized.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer/software skills
• Obtain DOT and IATA Certifications, classes provided by LGC.

Preferred

• Hazardous materials shipping experience

Competencies & Behaviours

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-workers and other departments.

Physical Requirements

• occasionally lifting ~50 pounds
• use of a pallet jack or drum dolly to move heavier loads.
• frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts and part containers
• repetitive motion due to use of computer

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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