Shipping/Receiving Technician
AMCA (Air Movement and Control Association) located in Arlington Heights, Illinois offers a full line of benefits which includes a generous 401k plan with immediate vesting, 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick and holidays, flexible hours, summer hours, casual dress, 3 medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending, and company paid life, short/long term disability, and long-term care. This is a hybrid position.
We are the Air Movement and Control Association International - AMCA - one of the most highly regarded international, non-for-profit organizations in the air movement and control industry. Through education and active advocacy, we do our best to provide a forward-moving environment for each of our members. Above all else, we strive to advance the industry and improve the community that it encompasses.
of the air movement and control industry.
Job Function
The Shipping and Receiving Technician is responsible for shipping, receiving, and tracking all members samples according to the standard process. Must be able to research and resolve sample related issues in an efficient manner. Required to understand how the lab works and tasks involved within the lab. Assist Laboratory Prep Technician with the preparation of samples for testing.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the management of samples from receipt, preparation of testing, inventory and preparation of shipping or disposal
- Communicate with members, trucking companies and internal staff on the shipping and receiving of samples and addressing any concerns.
- Complete all required paperwork related to the receiving, preparation, and shipping of samples
- Inspect for damage and proper signage and communicate any deficiencies to laboratory management
- Enter sample information into the appropriate systems
- Work with lab technicians to ensure samples are ready and available for the start of testing and in the correct location
- Assist Laboratory Prep Technician with construction of plenum boards and ducts for testing of samples
- Maintain the sample storage areas
- Develop inventory reports and lead the periodic inventories of the sample storage area
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools in a safe manner
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and other programs as required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- The work environment is typical of an industrial laboratory or warehouse
- Physical demands include, but are not limited to, standing, reaching, stooping/bending, walking, and lifting/carrying objects up to 50 lbs
- Ability to operate a forklift, powered pallet jack or scissor lift preferred, but will train.
AMCA offers a full line of benefits which includes a generous 401k plan with immediate vesting, 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick and holidays, flexible hours, summer hours, casual dress, 3 medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending, and company paid life, short/long term disability, and long-term care.
This position, and all others at AMCA International may be modified at any time. To ensure operational efficiency and meet the changing needs of our members and business, other duties may be assigned as needed.
At AMCA International we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
No relocation is available.