On-Call Courier (Driver)

Pace® Analytical Services; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical services provider in Plainville, CT, seeks a reliable individual for sample transportation. Responsibilities include picking up, transporting, and delivering samples along with maintaining documentation. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required. This full-time role is suitable for entry-level candidates ready to contribute to a vital service team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required; must be maintained in active status.

Responsibilities

• Picks up, transports, and delivers samples and documents.
• Reviews and processes documents for sample transport.
• Prepares vehicle for daily operations.

Skills

Customer service principles

Safe driving principles

Sample pick up and delivery principles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Monday - Friday; occasional schedule per business needs anywhere from 0-16 hours per week

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

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.

Qualifications

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.
• Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Applying and explaining organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related information.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing