Shipping & Receiving 1

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in - on time, every time - so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team - including believing in you.

We are currently looking for a Shipping & Receiving Technician to join our growing team!

JOB SUMMARY

Process customer samples ensuring protocols are followed for receipt and handling. Properly notify customers of issues related to samples submitted for testing.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive, prepare, and set-up samples for analysis

Enter data, choose analyses, log and approve samples using a LIMS database on a Windows computer workstation

Process and maintain client samples at correct temperatures

Segregate samples according to FSNS procedures

Assist with shipping of customer supplies including return coolers to customers

Communicate with clients for clarification on orders as needed

Follow assigned series of processes, procedures and/or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements

Maintain laboratory conditions including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs and accurate records throughout all procedures

Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner

Share information in an open, timely manner, maintaining customer satisfaction

Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team

Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area

Responsible for the completion of required training MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED

Basic knowledge of concepts and practices of a testing laboratory

Training in general laboratory practices preferred

One or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred

Training in general laboratory practices

Or equivalent combination of education and experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components

Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens

Noise level varies from quiet to loud

Temperature varies from hot to cold

Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks

Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Color vision and depth perception BENEFITS:

Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

Group Medical

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.

Monday - Friday, 10am - 7pm