Company Description

Information about Eurofins as a whole:

Over 50,000 employees worldwideEurofins recently celebrated 30 years of excellence in bioanalytical testing.The company has grown from 4 employees in a small lab in France to a global network.800 state-of-the-art laboratories across 41 countries.Eurofins is one of the best performing companies in the world. In three decades, the company has grown more than 3,000 times.Eurofins is now the global market leader in environmental, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics testing as well as in agro-sciences CRO (Contract Research Organization) services.

Job Description

Mon - Fri (8:30am - 5pm) 

Organizing incoming and outgoing shipments including receiving, verifying, proper storage, and record keeping of shipments & equipment. Preparing items for shipment. Duties include: preparing ARF, assembling, temping, coding, addressing, stamping, and shipping product, equipment or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying temping, coding and recording incoming product, equipment, or materialHave knowledge of 49 CFR part 172 and all of its entities, IATA Dangerous Goods, DOT hazardous materials.Prepares documents such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials.Verify and document incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, occurring during scheduled shiftRecords shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, temperatures, and damages, for reporting, accounting, inventory, and recordkeeping purposesPacks, seals, labels, and affixes postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as a UPS/FEDEX computer, and postage meter.Assist with running of errands, procurement pickups, and deliveries as needed (inside of Eurofins)Perform the procedures for sample receipt, sorting, and line up according to the guidelines of Eurofins Scientific.Proficient in performing the duties of two (2) platforms. Maintain storage of retained samples according to the guidelines of Eurofins ScientificMaintain neat and accurate record system and assist with filing as directed.Maintain neat and accurate record system and assist with filing as directed.Manage time in a manner that ensures a high degree of productivityEnsure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by the   Laboratory Director or appointed designate.Follow all guidelines and procedures of Eurofins Food ChemistryFollow all guidelines and procedures of Eurofins Scientific.Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employeesPerform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required. 

Shipping KnowledgeCertified in IATA Dangerous GoodsKnowledge of DOT Hazardous Materials

Excellent interpersonal, attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.

Excellent communication skills. 

Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented

High School Degree, diploma, or a GED equivalent certificate from a certified institution; one to two years of related experience and/or training.

Additional preferences:

Safe Serve certified preferred.

Ability to work in a warehouse environment coordinating a variety of required projects and tasks.

Food handling and computer skills preferred

Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.

Additional Information

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Des Moines, IA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays

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.

The employee is required to stand; walk; and use hands to find, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls, and some repetitive motion. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.