Courier

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona • Flagstaff, AZ

19d

About The Position

Under general supervision, Couriers pick up and transport specimens, reports, and supplies along a designated route. They provide consistent, high-quality service through effective communication, timely specimen pickups, delivery of lab results and supplies, and organized handling of reports and deliveries. Couriers operate and inspect company vehicles, record route and client-stop information using a mobile data terminal, communicate service-related issues to dispatch, and train new couriers on routes.

Requirements

• Valid Arizona driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.
• Ability to stand, climb, stoop, and bend frequently and perform considerable physical activity.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to conditions that may include toxic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heights, high temperatures, or confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and use proper body mechanics to lift supplies and equipment and push carts and dollies weighing up to 500 pounds.
• Adequate color vision.
• Ability to wear protective clothing as required.
• Some positions require the ability to drive to various locations.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with consistent, high-quality service through effective communication and by picking up specimens and delivering lab results and supplies.
• Organize reports and supply deliveries to meet client expectations.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and defensively using Smith System principles; perform daily vehicle inspections and order required maintenance.
• Use a mobile data terminal to accurately record routine and will-call client stops, specimen counts, and specimen types.
• Report client route information and strive for zero missed specimen pickups.
• Communicate service-related issues to dispatch by radio or telephone.
• Train new couriers on routes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed