Lab Warehouse Associate

Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? 

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!

Position Summary

A Lab Warehouse Associate should expect to store and distribute material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments by performing the duties outlined below.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The employee must be able to perform the following warehouse operations error free with little direction/supervision:

• Packing/Boxing
  • Pack items using our boxing verification system to ensure all items and quantities match the Pick List
  • Box/palletize items with sufficient packaging material to prevent shifting and damage during transit and include printed Packing List
  • Identify special handling notes/requests and comply appropriately
  • Affix appropriate labels to box
  • Stage boxes in appropriate area based on shipping method and destination
• Shipping – Run Through
  • Become proficient with UPS WorldShip or current UPS software as well as FedEx software
  • Verify box order label and Pick List match
  • Confirm UPS account number, customer name and address, shipping service, and billing type matches
  • Choose box size or enter box/pallet dimensions and freight class
  • Print label. Affix shipping label firmly to box/pallet and receipt label to Pick List and schedule pickup, when applicable
  • Add freight charges, tracking, and manually close orders, as needed
• General
  • Complete training on operational procedures
  • Inspect equipment to ensure it is in safe, working order. Report issues to team leader or manager
  • Keep warehouse clean and organized
  • Maintain and organize departmental paperwork
  • Report discrepancies to team leader or manager
  • Participate in continuous improvement program
  • Follow all safety requirements
• Model the Company’s values to influence others to perform in an aligned manner
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while completing work in a timely manner
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work well in a group and individually
• Proven computer skills
• Ability to use a forklift, pallet jack and complete required training (varies at locations)
• Valid drivers’ license (varies at locations)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 0-2 years’ related experience and/or training desired

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status.  As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.

Contingencies

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.