Courier 1

Certified Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

RRSP Matching

Training programs

Social events

Job summary

A leading laboratory testing provider is seeking a Courier 1 in Omaha, Nebraska to ensure the safe delivery of food samples to their laboratory testing facility. The role includes providing excellent customer service, operating a company vehicle, and assisting with vehicle maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, a valid driver's license, and strong driving records. The position offers competitive wages and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Current, valid driver's license issued in the State of operation.
• Driving record with no DUIs or major moving violations or accidents within the past 60 months.
• Preferred: 2 years of professional driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food samples safely to laboratory testing facility.
• Provide exceptional customer service while operating a company vehicle.
• Assist in vehicle maintenance and follow driving policies.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Dependability

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Company vehicle

Job description

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you.

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 service to clients of the company while operating a company vehicle to deliver and pick up test samples at customer sites.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with maintenance of a company facility according to established schedules.
• 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.
• Operate the vehicle safely and drive defensively to prevent injuries and property damage.
• Work closely with 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 needed, and perform preventative maintenance when due.
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Manage priorities and schedule to achieve individual and team goals with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team.
• Complete assigned FDA collections and photo report for samples collected from warehouses/freezers.
• Ensure the safety of oneself and others working within the area.
• Complete required training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Preferred: 2 years of professional driving experience.
• Current, valid driver's license issued in the State of operation.
• Driving record with no DUIs 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.
• Requires 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.

What we Offer

• Competitive wages
• RRSP Matching
• TFSA’s
• Training programs
• Social events

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing