Sample Logistics Technician (Shipping/Receiving)

Job Title: Sample Logistics Technician

Reports to (title): Sample Logistics Supervisor

Department: Sample Logistics / Customer Service

Basic Purpose: 

• Supply receipt, preparation of supplies and shipping related duties for all clients in support of the Sample Logistics Team. Delivery of supplies in support of laboratory operations.
• This position also includes administrative functions

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Move and prepare coolers
• Unload trucks and receive shipments of supplies
• Verify receipt of laboratory supplies against packing slips
• Deliver supplies to laboratory
• Maintain records of receipts in digital platforms
• Collaborate with laboratory and purchasing staff to troubleshoot supply issues
• Support movement and preparation of coolers for client orders
• Prepare bottle orders requests and coordinate delivery of bottle orders
• Provide support to the Bottle Preparation and Sample Logistics teams as needed
• Ensure accuracy of results and data entry
• Recognize routine and non-routine problems and escalate to the Supervisor
• Ensure supply inventories are maintained
• Proactively ensure overall satisfaction of client base (internal and external) including communication to supervisor and laboratory leaders as appropriate
• Adhere to Bureau Veritas’ quality systems QA/QC, SOPs and external accreditation requirements.
• Adhere to Bureau Veritas’ safety policies.
• All other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Knowledge: 

· High School Diploma

· Experience in a laboratory environment is considered an asset.

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

· Excellent attention to detail

· Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).

· Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)

· Ability to work independently as well as engage others when required in escalation of concerns to meet the client needs or to best

manage client disappointments

· Energetic and keen with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking, prioritizing and adapting to

changes are required

Working Conditions:

• High School Diploma
• Experience in a laboratory environment is considered an asset.
• Experience operating forklift is considered an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
• Ability to work independently as well as engage others when required in escalation of concerns to meet the client needs or to best manage client disappointments
• Energetic and keen with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking, prioritizing and adapting to changes are required

Working Conditions:  

• High level of work production in fast-paced lab and warehouse environment
• Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
• Changing priorities and balancing workload to meet tight deadlines
• Regular lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs) and may involve long periods of standing
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment