Logistics/Sample Prep Technician

ABOUT YOU

• You are known for being organized, disciplined, and dependable, taking pride in doing work the right way every time.
• You are naturally detail-focused and methodical, carefully tracking, labeling, and preparing samples so nothing is missed or misplaced.
• You communicate clearly, directly, and factually, ensuring important information about samples, processes, or documentation is accurate.
• You are motivated by producing consistent, high-quality work that supports the technical teams and keeps operations running reliably.
• You work in an unhurried, yet urgent manner with an inclination to produce repeatable and accurate results
• You are known for your patience and careful attention to the quality of your work

ABOUT US

We are NSL Analytical!  We are a material testing lab that provides repeatable, accurate results to help our customers render high quality, consistent products in regulated industries. Our organization is centered on our values of delivering for our customers, each other, and our industry. We are proud of our positive culture focused on deploying each team members’ talent to “WOW!” our customers and celebrate wins together as a part of who we are. We are focused on outcomes not micromanagement; we trust people and give them the opportunity to perform to their potential.  Being at NSL, you have the chance to make a major impact in real world applications effecting real people every single day.

DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE, REQUIRMENTS, BENEFITS, AND HOW TO APPLY    

Position Summary:

Prepares sample for lab analysis using metalworking tools. Determines proper method of preparation for lab analysis. Under general direction, ship goods ensuring their effective, efficient and safe transportation. Ensures that materials shipped and received are verified against pertinent documentation.

Primary Responsibilities/Key Attributes*:

Sample Preparation

• Physically prepare various types of materials for lab analysis in a timely fashion using methods such as milling, drilling, chopping, kelmelt, j-melt, etc. in accordance with written SOP.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools.
• Log and store samples.
• Ensures samples do not become contaminated or mixed during preparation.
• Determine the proper preparation necessary based on the type of sample submitted and routing of sample.

Shipping and Receiving

• Receive all inbound freight via UPS, Fed-Ex, Airborne, and land carriers and match paperwork.
• Track supplies received and distribute to requisitioner in a timely manner.
• Notify requisitioner of all backordered items or items not received (within two weeks of purchase order date).
• Deliver samples to sample submission department.
• Verify billing invoices for freight.
• Notify vendors and/or process freight claims for lost or damaged freight.
• Determine cost effective shipping methods, contact carriers and prepare items for shipment.
• Prepare paperwork for sample returns, pull samples from storage bins and ship back to customer.
• Maintain detailed tracking records of outgoing shipments.
• Run mail through the postage machine and drop off in the mail box or take to the post office when necessary.
• Submit check requests to Accounting for additional postage for postage machine and provide monthly total of postage charges for the month to Accounting.

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Assist maintenance department

• Maintains inventory of supplies for common areas of the organization including gases.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Collect and remove trash from offices.

• Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience): 

• High school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 2 years experience in the use of metalworking tools.
• Ability to maintain records and documents.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to maintenance work including OSHA.   
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

Success Factors:

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently as well as be a member of a cohesive team.
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to accept feedback and make adjustments when necessary.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Work Conditions/Physical Demands:

General machining environment:  includes sitting, standing and walking; infrequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., pulling, pushing, carrying, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, and crouching.   Frequent use of machinery with moving parts. 

Reasonable Accommodations:

This description is representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements to successfully perform the job.  At the employee’s request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  *The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbents.  Consequently, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties or work overtime as required.