POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Shipping Assistant shall perform the receiving and shipping activities related to all special delivery mail (e.g., FedEx, UPS), dangerous goods shipments, commodities, supplies, and equipment received at loading platforms. Shipping and receiving activities are performed throughout the business day. The Shipping Assistant shall provide direct deliveries of supplies and equipment to the programs at all of the designated facilities. The Shipping Assistant reports directly to the Shipping and Receiving Project Manager Project Manager.

Requirements:

• Shall have a minimum of 1 year of experience in shipping dangerous goods.
• Shall be current in all DOT and IATA required dangerous goods training.
• Prefer a favorable Tier 2 Investigation (Public Trust). Must complete a favorable background investigation suitable for the issuance of a PIV card.
• Active Driver’s License with safe/clear driving record
• The designated driver(s) responsible for transporting goods considered hazardous as per DOT regulations must maintain a current commercial driver’s license (COL) with hazardous materials transport certification

• Perform all Deliveries for incoming shipments to the storeroom or to the program area within one (1) day of receipt unless the shipment is marked as “perishable items”, “expedite delivery” or other similar statement. For these types of shipments, delivery shall be made within one (1) hour of receipt.
• Maintain Inventory, Report Inventory, Receive Materials, Store Materials for Delivery, Manage Inventory, Backstop for Shipping), DOT, IATA, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulation Knowledge
• Ensure 24 hours’ notice deliveries and urgent requests be delivered immediately.
• Ensure all shipments are packaged for delivery in accordance with DOT, NRC, and GLP regulations to prevent damage, exposures, or temperature excursions.
• Receiving, shipping, warehousing, issuing, and delivery of supplies, equipment, chemicals, gas cylinders and animal related commodities and in stock items within twenty (24) hours of receipt for normal deliveries and immediately for urgent deliveries
• Ship and receive and otherwise offer for transport specialized commodities/samples and dangerous goods. These duties include but are not limited to the shipment of frozen or refrigerated biological tissues and/or fluids, feeds, diets, bedding, water, chemicals, and other materials that are considered to be non-hazardous, hazardous, infectious, or radioactive.
• Inspect all incoming shipments for the type of commodity, special storage conditions, and damage.
• Maintain records of receipts, deliveries, and shipments.
• Deliver received items to the addressee at each location and document delivery on contractor generated logs
• Package laboratory stock items for transport in accordance with DOT and NRC regulations and Good Laboratory Practices
• Maintain a current chemical inventory and SOS sheets for each chemical storage room and gas storage room.
• Safely operate a provided motor vehicle
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Shall have a minimum of 1 year of experience in shipping dangerous goods.
• Shall be current in all DOT and IATA required dangerous goods training.
• Prefer a favorable Tier 2 Investigation (Public Trust). Must complete a favorable background investigation suitable for the issuance of a PIV card.
• Active Driver’s License with safe/clear driving record
• The designated driver(s) responsible for transporting goods considered hazardous as per DOT regulations must maintain a current commercial driver’s license (COL) with hazardous materials transport certification.

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class US Citizenship is required for most positions.
ICS offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurances, and a 401(k)-retirement plan