Courier

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services, LLC is seeking a dedicated transporter to pick up, transport, and deliver samples and related items. You will complete documentation and support staff in the logistics process, ensuring accurate records and timely deliveries.

The role involves daily vehicle prep, adherence to safety standards, and coordinating with management on transport issues. This full-time position requires a valid driver's license and a commitment to a Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Responsibilities

• Picks up, transports and delivers samples, documents, materials and other items as needed.
• Reviews, completes and processes documents, databases, and related materials and information for sample pick up, transport and delivery.
• Prepares vehicle or truck for daily operations, including documents, safety, and related areas.
• Provides basic support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding the transport of samples.
• Provides basic support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve employee, management and related customer issues.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Skills

Motor vehicle operation

Customer service

Teamwork

Policy compliance

Professional communication

Database handling

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Shift: Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

SUMMARY: Responsible for picking up, transporting, and delivering samples and related items and completing appropriate forms and documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Picks up, transports and delivers samples, documents, materials and other items as needed.
• Reviews, completes and processes documents, databases, and related materials and information for sample pick up, transport and delivery.
• Prepares vehicle or truck for daily operations, including documents, safety, and related areas.
• Provides basic support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding the transport of samples.
• Provides basic support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve employee, management and related customer issues.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Valid Driver's License.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge

• Sample pick up, transport and delivery principles, practices and techniques.
• Understanding of the daily administration of sample deliveries.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Ability to learn applicable organizational policies and procedures.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills

• Safely operating a motor vehicle.
• Providing customer service.
• Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Applying and explaining organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related informati0n.
• Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures.
• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to groups and peers and the department.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to safely operate a motor vehicle and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed on the road and in an office setting. Work is subject to travel, weather conditions, exposure to blood or bodily fluids, chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors and related items in a samples setting.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.