Pet Lab Courier: Safe Specimen Transport Driver

Mars Petcare; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition/Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Pet Care Discounts

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics in Fountain Valley seeks a Driver to safely transport specimens from hospitals to the laboratory while delivering excellent customer service. The position requires adherence to safety policies, proper route preparation, and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include maintaining specimen integrity, using route software, and collaborating with the Transportation Supervisor. A High school diploma and a clean driving record are required; the role emphasizes reliability and

Qualifications

• Must have at least 36 months of driving experience as evidenced by a current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Neat, professional appearance.
• Clean driving record.
• Positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Driver and Safety Handbook policies and protocols.
• Proper route preparation (coolers, icepacks, biopsy bags, vehicle checklist).
• Timely delivery of client supplies and specimens to the appropriate destination.
• Maintain specimen integrity at all times, including the utilization of specimen carry bag to transport specimens from client office/lock box to vehicle.
• Efficient and timely completion of routes.
• Follow route as scheduled/sequenced while allowing for special pick-ups.
• Use logistics software for route picks ups. The software may require data entry and photos to be taken to notify management of the lab pick-ups or issues.
• Responsible for operating your vehicle safely as well as maintaining a valid driver’s license and driving record within acceptable company guidelines
• Ensure route is started with proper equipment and tools, i.e., carry bag, coolers, cellphone, keys, door hangers, reports, etc…
• Completion of late return form when A.T.A. exceeds E.T.A.
• Completion and use of “We Were Here, But No Specimens Available” tags
• Courteous and professional interactions with clients
• All other reasonable duties requested by Supervisor
• Communicate with Transportation Supervisor on all issues that arise during a route
• Represent Antech in a positive manner at all times.
• Responsible for compliance with all processes including and not limited to: timekeeping, attendance and punctuality, safety requirements.
• Assist in other duties relevant to transportation services.
• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

Skills

MVR experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Neat appearance

Clean driving record

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Antech Diagnostics in Fountain Valley seeks a Driver to safely transport specimens from hospitals to the laboratory while delivering excellent customer service. The position requires adherence to safety policies, proper route preparation, and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include maintaining specimen integrity, using route software, and collaborating with the Transportation Supervisor. A High school diploma and a clean driving record are required; the role emphasizes reliability and