Argonne National Laboratory Nuclear, Waste and Site Services is in need of a Material Handling Specialist to receive, store and dispense materials according to prescribed procedures. To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. The candidate will receive incoming material, unload, receipt, sort, and apply delivery labels. Contact supervisor and/or requestor for direction on acceptability of damaged or missing items. Recommend addition, deletion, or change in level of stock items in accordance with usage. Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Responsibilities:
Unloads, receives, and records items arriving to the laboratory
Opens packages and reviews contents or quantity of items arriving to the laboratory
Sorts, routes, and applies labels to items for delivery around the laboratory
Delivers or arranges for direct onsite delivery of purchase parcels to requestor
Performs manual and electronic package tracking operations
Transacts receipts in the financial business system
Assigns and enters identification barcodes into the chemical tracking system
Contacts supervisor and/or requestor for direction on acceptability of damaged or missing items
Stores, dispenses, and reports materials according to prescribed procedures
Performs and records weekly physical inventories
Maintains organization and shelf stock of satellite stockrooms, and recommends change in level of stock items in accordance with usage.
Operates gasoline or electric lift trucks
Operates light vehicles to transport items between laboratory locations
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Operate a computer utilizing Microsoft Office applications and other laboratory financial, chemical, and material handling applications or systems
Interacts in a professional manner with customers and other support division personnel.
Knows and understands security regulations for handling of sensitive deliveries
Utilizes good oral and written communication skills.
Upholding safety and compliance as the highest priorities
Proficient is the operation of a gas or electric forklift
Position requires a valid driver's license in order to operate light equipment to deliver parcels/equipment to various buildings.
Ability to occasionally lift 50-lbs.
Modeling Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
Preferred
DOT Shipping Certifications - Basic Hazardous Materials Transportation and IATA or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
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Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $35.18-$35.38.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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