Shipping and Receiving Clerk

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Inventory & Property Associate I Opening Date: October 9, 2026 Closing Date: October 23, 2026 Job Class Code: 6530 Grade: 11 (Administrative Services) Salary: $17.81 - $24.58 per hour Position Number: 02000-1956 Location: Augusta This position allows for up to 2-3 days per week of teleworking with management approval. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Core Responsibilities: The Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) is looking for a shipping and receiving/customer service clerk to work at the public health lab, which is responsible for handling environmental samples and materials related to the testing of environmental, clinical, and forensic samples. This position is vital in helping the shipping department supervisor ensure all projects and deadlines are met within a proper time frame and all of our customers’ needs are taken care of. This position also helps with the receipt and distribution of all parcel deliveries to the laboratory and keeping an organized stock of all supplies needed for the department and laboratory. As a key member of the HETL team, your core responsibilities will include: Entering sample details and demographic data into the HETL’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) System Working with chemists, microbiologists, water treatment professionals, and the public Communicating and assisting clients with ordering testing kits and collecting fees Participating in assembly and shipping of sample collection test kits Receiving sample collection kits and reviewing paperwork for accuracy and compliance with sample acceptance policies Providing support for scientific staff Facilitating proper distribution of samples within the laboratory Maintaining shipping supply materials Minimum Qualifications: Training, education or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of inventory and property management principles to perform complex work in conducting inventory operations for a warehouse or stockroom and 2) the ability to use independent judgment in handling exceptions to established work assignments, priorities and schedules. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Inventory and Property Assistant. Preferred candidates will also have: Ability to follow written standard operating procedures Ability to adapt to changing priorities Ability to apply best practices and standards Experience with Microsoft Office products Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart. Agency information: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers. The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-b…

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