Courier/Driver - Weekends, Part-time

Food Safety Net Services; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Driver/Courier, responsible for the safe delivery of food samples to a laboratory. This role emphasizes exceptional customer service and adherence to safety protocols while driving. You will work closely with laboratory staff to ensure timely transport and maintain a clean and efficient vehicle. The company values diversity and offers a supportive work environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to contribute to food safety and quality.

Benefits

Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Group Medical

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional driving experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of concepts and practices of a testing laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and timely transport of food products to the laboratory.
• Provide excellent customer service satisfaction at the point of pick-up.
• Assist with maintenance of the company facility according to established schedules.

Skills

Professional Driving

Customer Service

General Laboratory Practices

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for assisting with maintenance of a company facility according to established schedules
2. Must follow the Company Driving Policy, as well as all applicable state and federal driving laws.
3. Adhere to proper accident reporting procedures according to company policy
4. Provide Excellent Customer Service Satisfaction at the point of pick-up
5. Ensure safe and timely transport of the food products to our laboratory
6. Responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner and to drive defensively to prevent injuries and property damage
7. Work closely with the laboratory management and staff
8. Drive vehicles with reasonable prudence to conserve fuel and sustain them at the highest operating efficiency
9. Present the vehicle for repair, service, or adjustment whenever such is needed, and preventative maintenance when time is due
10. Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
11. 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
12. Complete assigned FDA Collections and Photo Report for samples collected from warehouses/freezers
13. Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
14. 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 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
• 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

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.