Shipping Technician

Company: Pace Analytical Services
Location: Nashville
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

About UsPace Analytical Services Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.
Job DescriptionShipping Technician SUMMARY: Responsible for the packing, packaging, and labeling sample kits/packages in a timely manner to meet customer needs and pack/shipping guidelines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pulls orders from the system and prioritizes based on project requirements/deadlines.
• Assembles kits according to guidelines and instructions.
• Maintains, orders, and stocks supplies to meet business requirements.
• Cleans sample coolers and prepares for future shipment.
• Keeps shipping area clean and organized.
• Reviews, completes and processes various standard types of logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Provides fundamental support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding shipping policies, programs and practices.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to work performed; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. One year of experience in a lab or office setting is preferred. Required Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge:
  • Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of shipping.
  • Fundamental methods to resolve administrative or technical problems, questions and concerns.
  • Ability to learn standard applicable organizational policies and procedures on shipping equipment.
  • Computer applications and systems related to the work.
  • Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
  • Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.
  • Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Required Skills:
    • Performing fundamental shipping administration duties.
    • Providing standard support within varied shipping functions.
    • Serving as a team member working with customers and projects.
    • Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
    • Interpreting, applying and explaining organizational policies and procedures.
    • Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related informati0n.
    • Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures.
    • Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
    • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
      Additional Information Benefits 80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
      Work Schedule Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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