About The Position

The Courier picks up and delivers water, soil, and air samples to and from the laboratory while maintaining sample quality, hold times, and turnaround-time objectives. The role also prepares and delivers bottle orders to clients, receives and stocks sample-control supplies, prepares and ships sample kits, performs sampling events as needed, and disposes of samples and hazardous waste according to applicable guidelines. Other duties may be assigned by the department manager or laboratory management. The Courier follows standard operating procedures and company driver policies, ensures samples and Chain of Custody records are properly checked and signed, transports samples on ice, and records pickup and delivery times. The position also includes maintaining vehicle and mileage records, keeping the delivery truck and shipping/receiving area in proper condition, preparing outgoing shipments, and working professionally with clients, project managers, and the courier coordinator. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The role is based within commuting distance of Madison, Florida, and pays up to $16 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship and have professional working proficiency in English.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to read maps and follow directions.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Ability to prioritize.
  • Professional working proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform duties outlined in the Courier Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Pick up and deliver samples and bottle orders, and report to the laboratory for sign-in and analysis.
  • Count samples received from clients and confirm they match the Chain of Custody; check that samples are not broken or damaged.
  • Receive and sign the Chain of Custody, and ensure the client signs, dates, and records the time when releasing samples.
  • Transport samples on ice between client sites, the laboratory, and subcontracted laboratories.
  • Unload samples and inspect them for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity.
  • Interact professionally with Project Managers and clients.
  • Follow directions or maps to locate client sites and offices listed on courier requests.
  • Communicate the courier schedule effectively with the courier coordinator.
  • Record arrival and departure times for pickups and deliveries in the courier log book.
  • Maintain vehicle-maintenance and mileage records and submit them at the end of each month.
  • Restock supplies when received so they are available to employees.
  • Verify bottle orders are valid and complete before leaving for delivery.
  • Perform duties in accordance with Section 14 of the Corporate Safety Manual’s Transportation and Fleet Safety requirements and comply with company driver policies.
  • Maintain the shipping and receiving area as a safe work environment.
  • Prepare outgoing bottle-kit and cooler shipments for pickup.
  • Perform on-site sampling events as needed.
  • Dispose of samples monthly according to guidelines and applicable EPA and Environmental Health & Safety requirements.
  • Maintain the delivery truck in proper working order.
  • Label samples after log-in as needed.
  • Perform other sample-control duties assigned by laboratory management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance options
  • Vision insurance options
  • Career development support
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