Samples Coordinator

About TRI-K

Since 1974, TRI-K Industries, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of specialty ingredients, bringing innovative concepts and products to life for the cosmetics industry. TRI-K strives to keep ahead of the curve with a specialization in cosmetic proteins and multi-functional peptides, natural actives, preservatives, and mild surfactants. TRI-K is a member of the Galaxy Group, with sales offices, manufacturing facilities and partners around the world. At TRI-K, we combine an awareness of consumer trends with innovative technologies to maintain our superior offering in the industry. Our in-house development team is constantly pioneering the discovery of new materials, resulting in enhanced consumer benefits. TRI-K Industries is a wonderful place to start your career with opportunities to learn and grow.

Summary:

The Customer Samples Coordinator will coordinate with Customer Service and Sales team to ensure our customer samples ship within 24-48 hours of request. This role will ensure proper stock levels of small and mid-size samples of our protein products to successfully ship samples each day. This role will work alongside production to ensure we are providing fresh material to our customers.

This Position Reports To: Production and Safety Manager

Positions Reporting to this Position: none

Shift: Days 8:00am- 5:00pm Monday to Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain proper stock levels of materials to bottle for sampling.

• Bottle, label, and stock high turn products for quick shipment

• Maintain back up product for slower moving samples, bottling material as needed for shipment.

• Package, label, and ship samples daily to meet target of shipments within 24-48 hours of request.

• Prepare FedEx labels and shipping documentation including commercial invoices as needed for international shipments

• Pull sample requests from Salesforce and update with shipping information once sample has shipped out.

• Ensure the sampling room has ample stock of packaging to fit the requirements of the weekly/monthly sampling

• Request packing supplies as needed with purchasing to comply with safety stock.

• Back up and assist the production repack team as needed for support including repacking

Competencies:

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task

• Excel, Microsoft Sharepoint, Microsoft Office a must.

• Experience working with Salesforce is a plus

• Knowledge of ISO & GMP is a plus

• Strong ability to communicate cross functionally across our organization.

• Strong attention to detail an adaptability to change.

Qualifications and Skills

• GED or equivalent required

• Basic computer skills including but not limited to: MS Office suite, Database Management, Basic Internet Skills, Web-Based shipping and receiving programs, and eForms with Digital Signatures.

• Ability to lift and carry 40 or more pounds.

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily or have an ability to learn essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Medical

• Dental

• 401 (K)

• Vision

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance

• In addition to other programs and plans

TRI-K Industries is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate and value diversity in our workforce. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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