Laboratory Logistics Van Driver

Avantor; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

FSAs & HSAs

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a delivery driver to join our Lab and Production Services team in Watertown, MA. You will manage inventory, transport goods, and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires CDL with Hazmat, ability to pass MVR, and a DOT physical. Relevant experience with material handling equipment is preferred, with a focus on safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CDL with Hazmat endorsement required.
• Ability to pass MVR screen.
• DOT physical certification required.
• Experience with material handling equipment preferred.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Safety-focused with knowledge of site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management on-site and off-site.
• Transport and deliver goods per customer schedules.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and professional demeanor.
• Load/unload packages and materials.
• Inspect shipments and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations during transport.
• Organize receiver and storage areas, keep them clean and safe.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report issues.

Skills

CDL Hazmat Endorsement

MVR screen

DOT physical

Pallet jacks experience

Time management

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazmat Endorsement 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.

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