HazMat Van Driver

Avantor; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Wellness programs

PTO and holidays

FSAs/HSAs and commuter benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team in Watertown, MA is seeking a hands-on team member who reports to the Manager, Onsite Services to support mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Location is Watertown, MA with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 am to 4 pm and an hourly wage range of $26–$28.

The role covers inventory, delivery, loading/unloading, and ensuring safety, accuracy and timely customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or desired.
• Must pass a MVR screen and a DOT physical.
• CDL Class C is required.
• Experience with material handling equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management on-site and off-site.
• Transport and deliver goods per customer schedules.
• Maintain timely deliveries with professional customer service.
• Load and unload packages and materials as needed.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage; document discrepancies.
• Package and ship materials in compliance with regulations; secure loads.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain logs; report issues.
• Organize and maintain clean, safe receiving and storage areas.

Skills

CDL Class C

MVR screen

DOT physical

Material handling equipment

Time management

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Safety compliance

Independence

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Dollies

Carts

Job description

The Opportunity: In this role, you will report to the Manager, Onsite Services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel – and our customers – to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Watertown, MA Shift: Monday - Friday (7:30 am - 4 pm)

Hourly Wage Range: $26 - $28

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), and Company-paid holidays
• Financial Well-Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance
• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products

What we’re looking for:

• Valid Class C CDL required
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screen required
• Approved DOT physical certification required
• Preferred experience in using material handling equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, carts)
• Proven time management, forecasting knowledge, and/or expediting experience
• Strong problem-solving & analytical skills
• Solid written & verbal communication skills with strong customer service focus displaying a professional, can-do attitude
• High regard for safety, quality, and site/customer protocols, policies, and procedures
• Self-motivated, flexible demeanor with the confidence to act independently.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) desired.
• Must be able to safely lift 50lbs minimum.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:

• Oversee inventory management both on-site and off-site.
• Transport and deliver goods according to customer-defined schedules.
• Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining a courteous, professional demeanor.
• Load and unload packages and materials as needed.
• Inspect incoming shipments to confirm they are damage-free, document any discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
• Package and ship materials in compliance with regulatory and transportation guidelines.
• Secure loads properly and ensure they comply with weight restrictions.
• Apply vehicle placards as required.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections; maintain up-to-date vehicle logs and driving records; promptly report any issues or defects to management.
• Organize incoming and outgoing materials in designated staging and storage areas.
• Maintain the integrity and quality of materials during loading and unloading.
• Keep receiving and storage areas clean, safe, and orderly.
• Perform desktop deliveries as needed.
• Operate the delivery vehicle safely at all times.
• Comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and other applicable standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency: The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $45,000.00 - $72,450.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.