Courier (Tues-Sat 4:00pm - 12:30am) - Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast - Buffalo, NY
About The Position
The Courier picks up and delivers water, soil, and air samples to and from the laboratory, helping maintain sample quality, hold times, and turnaround-time objectives. The role also prepares and delivers bottle orders, 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. The daily route usually runs from Buffalo, NY, to Williamsport, PA, and back. Most of the workday—approximately seven hours—is spent driving a company vehicle. The Courier follows laboratory standard operating procedures and company driver and fleet-safety policies; checks samples and Chain of Custody documentation; records site arrival and departure times; maintains vehicle and mileage records; and keeps shipping and receiving areas and the delivery truck in proper working order. The position is full-time, Tuesday through Saturday, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Training may take place on first shift.
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.
- Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
- Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.
Nice To Haves
- Computer skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties according to the Standard Operating Procedures for Couriers.
- 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 clients sign, date, and record the time when releasing samples.
- Transport samples on ice between client sites, the laboratory, and subcontracted laboratories; unload and inspect samples for damage or violated hold times.
- Interact professionally with Project Managers and clients.
- Follow directions or maps to locate client offices and sites specified in courier requests.
- Communicate with the courier coordinator about the schedule and 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 received supplies and verify bottle orders are valid and complete before delivery.
- Follow 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 to ensure 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 Environmental Protection Agency and Environmental Health & Safety requirements.
- Maintain the delivery truck in proper working order.
- Label samples after log-in as needed and perform other sample-control duties assigned by laboratory management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Dental and vision options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
