Courier

Job Description

Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and audit and certification services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc. and Micro Quality Labs Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a Driver/Courier to join our growing team!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of food samples to our laboratory testing facility. The courier will provide exceptional customer services to clients of the company while operating a company vehicle to deliver and pick up test samples at customer sites.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for assisting with maintenance of a company facility according to established schedules

Must follow the Company Driving Policy, as well as all applicable state and federal driving laws.

Adhere to proper accident reporting procedures according to company policy

Provide Excellent Customer Service Satisfaction at the point of pick-up

Ensure safe and timely transport of the food products to our laboratory

Responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner and to drive defensively to prevent injuries and property damage

Work closely with the laboratory management and staff

Drive vehicles with reasonable prudence to conserve fuel and sustain them at the highest operating efficiency

Present the vehicle for repair, service, or adjustment whenever such is needed, and preventative maintenance when time is due

Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner

Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team

Complete assigned FDA Collections and Photo Report for samples collected from warehouses/freezers

Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area

Responsible for the completion of required training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or G.E.D

2 years of professional driving experience preferred

Training in general laboratory practices

Will have a current, valid driver’s license issued in the State of operation

A driving record with no DUI’s or major moving violations or accidents within the past 60 months

Demonstrated professionalism, dependability and initiative in prior work experience

Basic knowledge of concepts and practices of a testing laboratory preferred

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and arms, talk and hear

Regularly lifts items up to 55 pounds

Color vision and depth perception

Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens

Noise level varies from quiet to loud

Temperature varies from hot to cold

Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks

Benefits:

Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

Group Medical

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.