Warehouse & Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)

Company Description

SAM is a fast-growing and global sensory and consumer research consultancy. Our mission is to allow consumers a voice in the development of outstanding food, beverage, pet, and health & beauty products so as to create high quality and memorable experiences. We help our clients:

• Develop new product ideas
• Re-energize a well-established product
• Assess product-concept fit or packaging effectiveness
• Understand the product, brand and category competitive landscapes
• Protect product quality from inception to the end of shelf life

Job Description

Pay Range: $18/Hr.- $24/Hr. 

Shift: (Part-Time) Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

The Warehouse & Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the facility, including warehousing activities and organization, inventory management, and general building maintenance or repairs. This hands-on role ensures that the facility and warehouse operate efficiently, safely, and in an organized manner to support ongoing Consumer and Sensory research projects.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including packing and preparation of outbound shipments, unloading and verifying deliveries, organizing, stocking materials, and record-keeping.

• Support Consumer and Sensory projects by managing inventory, coding and labeling test products and supplies, and ensuring accurate organization.

• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness, stock levels, and assist with retrieval and return of test equipment and supplies as needed.

• Perform routine facility maintenance and cleaning, including light repairs and general handyman tasks, sweeping, mopping, and seasonal preparation tasks.

• Monitor all areas of the facility to ensure cleanliness, safety, and organization, addressing issues proactively.

• Maintain and move equipment and furniture, including calibration of testing equipment and daily record-keeping.

• Communicate with team members to resolve issues such as product damage, shortages, or deviations from specifications.

• Assist with vendor coordination, procurement, and other facility-related projects as needed.

• Collaborate with the Facility Supervisor to maintain parking, grounds, and overall facility appearance.

• Contribute to a professional, safe, and organized environment, supporting both staff and project needs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, maintenance, or a similar hands-on role.

• Experience with a liftgate, forklift or pallet jack is a plus

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take initiative in a fast-paced, hands-on environment is essential.

Required Licenses or Certificates:

• Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Required Skills:

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and use common hand and power tools to perform general building maintenance, basic repairs, installations, and other facility upkeep activities.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to lift, move, and organize materials safely and perform tasks that require climbing, standing and working from ladders or step stools as needed.

• Flexible, proactive, and willing to "jump in" wherever needed.

• Basic computer skills for inventory and record-keeping tasks.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18/Hr.- $24/Hr. 

Shift: (Part-Time) Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Other Factors:

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

•The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is often required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (70 lbs. with assistance).

• The employee must have the ability to stand for long periods of time and perform tasks that require climbing and working from ladders or step stools.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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