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Shipping and Receiving Lead

Intertek • Houston, TX 77007 • Posted 9 days ago

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The Shipping and Receiving Lead at Intertek in Houston, TX, is responsible for managing the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies. This role involves collaboration with various teams, tracking and updating shipment statuses, maintaining a clean workspace, and providing expert guidance on international shipping strategies. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a DOT medical examiner's certificate. HAZMAT Shipping certification and forklift certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manages the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
  • Collaborates and communicates with Program Managers, Lab Managers, Admin, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.
  • Tracks, traces, and updates the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and member-ready area.
  • Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables.
  • Maintains an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately.
  • Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
  • Provides additional backup support for other departments.
  • Acts as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, and shareholders regarding international shipping matters.
  • Facilitates clear and effective communication to resolve issues, provide updates, and ensure alignment with shipping objectives.
  • Shipping and receiving of hazardous materials
  • Utilizes advanced shipping and logistics technologies to streamline operations and track shipments.
  • Provides expert guidance on international shipping strategies, best practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of shipping policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
  • Must possess (or be capable of obtaining) a DOT medical examiner's certificate to drive a company commercial vehicle

Preferred

  • HAZMAT Shipping certification
  • Forklift certification
  • Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, and Outlook primarily)

About Intertek

Intertek is a multinational company providing testing, inspection, and certification services across various industries, headquartered in the United States and founded in 1885 in London. It offers a comprehensive range of quality and safety solutions, including product testing, certification, auditing, advisory services, and technical consultancy on a global scale. The company focuses on digital transformation and innovation to meet evolving client needs, expanding its capabilities in areas like cybersecurity and sustainability.

Full Job Description

Shipping and Receiving Lead

The opportunity has arisen for a Shipping and Receiving Lead to join this global organization which respects diverse perspectives, experiences, and traditions as essential, and values each employee's contribution toward achieving our business objectives. This role will be located in our Houston, TX location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Manages the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.

+ Collaborates and communicates with Program Managers, Lab Managers, Admin, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.

+ Tracks, traces, and updates the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.

+ Maintains a clean, neat, and member-ready area.

+ Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables.

+ Maintains an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately.

+ Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.

+ Provides additional backup support for other departments.

+ Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, and shareholders regarding international shipping matters. Facilitate clear and effective communication to resolve issues, provide updates, and ensure alignment with shipping objectives.

+ Shipping and receiving of hazardous materials

+ Utilize advanced shipping and logistics technologies to streamline operations and track shipments.

+ Provide expert guidance on international shipping strategies, best practices, and compliance requirements. Assist in the development and implementation of shipping policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and mitigate risks.

+ Other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

+ Follow and enforce all safety requirements and company policies

+ Provide exceptional customer service by communicating effectively with clients, both Internal and External

+ Obtain quotes from vendors

+ Create Purchase Requests for departmental consumables and supplies

+ Send and receive packages and shipments of client test materials, and maintain S&R log and other applicable documentation

+ Build crates and package shipments

+ Deliver packages

+ Store inventory

+ Provide transportation to/from airports

+ Transport vehicles and/or parts to/from location

+ Make supply runs

+ Perform other work as required

Requirements:

+ High School Diploma or GED required

+ Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

+ Must possess (or be capable of obtaining) a DOT medical examiner's certificate to drive a company commercial vehicle

+ HAZMAT Shipping certification preferred

+ Forklift certification preferred

+ Basic familiarity Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, and Outlook primarily)

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History (https://intertek-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/www-intertek-com/media/investors/2017/intertek-history-480p.mp4) and What We Do (https://www.intertek.com/what-we-do/) .

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy (https://www.intertek.com/about/update-on-COVID-19/) .

What we have to offer

When Working with Intertek (https://www.intertek.com/careers/north-america/working-with-intertek/) , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People (https://d95zk70sfear3.cloudfront.net/intranet-intertek-com/media/stories/2017/our-people-480p.mp4) are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.intertek.com/careers/eeo-diversity/) and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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