Shipping and Receiving Technician

Shipping and Receiving Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares outgoing shipments of bottle kits and outgoing coolers of samples for delivery to laboratory.
• Utilizes Eurofins LIMS system (TALs) to receive bottle orders from project managers and prepare them in kits as directed
• Interacts with Project Managers and clients appropriately and professionally
• Communicates effectively with coworkers about the status of orders
• Restocks supplies when received so supplies are available to employees when needed.
• Verifies the validity and completeness of all bottle orders being delivered. This verification is done prior to leaving for delivery
• Maintains the shipping/receiving area to ensure a safe work environment.
• Performs all duties as outlined in the SOP for Couriers.
• Picks up and delivers samples and bottle orders as needed
• Counts the number of samples when receiving them from clients to make sure that the Chain of Custody and samples match. Verifies that samples are not broken or damaged.
• Receives and sign the Chain of Custody.
• Ensures that client signs, dates, and records time on the Chain of Custody when releasing samples.
• Transports samples on ice from client site to the service center, or from our service center to a sub-contracted laboratory.
• Unloads samples and inspect for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity..
• Follows directions or use maps to locate client offices/sites as specified in the courier request form..
• Records in the courier log book the time that courier arrives to the site and time leaving from the site for all the pick-ups and deliveries.
• Maintains records for the vehicle maintenance and driving miles; turn it in at the end of each month..
• Performs duties in accordance with Section 14 of the Transportation and Fleet Safety of the Corporate Safety Manual.
• Complies with the Company’s “Driver Evaluation and Qualification Policy”..
• Maintains delivery vehicle to keep in proper working order.
• May be assigned other sample control duties as identified by the Service Center Manager.