Forklift Operator

Sherman, Texas

TekWissen
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Job Description:

How do we make an impact?

  • Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management.
  • Our customized service offerings and premier service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer's laboratory's business needs.

What will you do?

  • Make on-site program replenishments and disbursements.
  • Perform stockroom duties to include: receiving, put-away, stock rotation, cycle counts, and other functions according to customer requirements.
  • Perform laboratory services such as glassware processing, biological waste processing, chemical inventory receipt/reconciliation, delivery of direct shipment orders to end users/performing required deliveries.
  • Work within computer systems to access and follow standard operating procedures.
  • Proactively communicate with the supervisor any customer concerns and/or potential problems.
  • Effectively address customer concerns within established resolution timeframes.
  • May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

How will you get here?

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

  • 0-1 Year experience within a laboratory setting preferred.
  • Experience working in customer service is also a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Strong communication skills, with a desire to deliver excellent customer service.
  • This includes maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding client's values.
  • Possesses a strong desire to serve the customer, and the interpersonal skills to collaborate with various levels of personnel at the customer site.
  • Must possess operating skills to use handheld scanners to enter data in various systems as needed; as well as analytical skills to reconcile reports.
  • Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses basic skills in Microsoft Office suite of software.
  • Uses organizational skills to multi-task and meet due dates as needed.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

  • Works primarily at customer sites, which may require independent work at the customer locations.
  • Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc)
  • Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment may be worn, including lab coats, coveralls, hoods, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes, bump hats, and/or safety glasses.
  • Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; may be required to lift 50 pounds occasionally, including operation and use of pushcarts, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
  • Regularly required to stand or walk for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to work overtime, as needed.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Computer and iPhone literate.
Date Posted: 11 May 2025
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