Courier - Eurofins Environment Testing Southeast - Nashville, TN
About The Position
The Courier picks up and delivers water, soil, and air samples to and from the laboratory while maintaining the laboratory’s sample quality, hold-time, and turnaround-time objectives. The role also prepares and delivers bottle orders to clients in accordance with laboratory procedures; 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 Courier follows standard operating procedures and company driver and fleet-safety policies. The position involves documenting pickup and delivery activity, maintaining vehicle and mileage records, checking sample and Chain of Custody information, protecting sample integrity during transport, maintaining the shipping and receiving area, and working professionally with clients, Project Managers, and the courier coordinator. Other sample-control duties may be assigned by laboratory management.
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 preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform courier duties in accordance with the laboratory’s 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 verify that the samples match the Chain of Custody.
- Check samples for breakage or damage and inspect delivered samples for damage or violated hold times.
- 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.
- Interact appropriately and professionally with Project Managers and clients.
- Follow directions or use maps to locate client offices and sites listed in courier request forms.
- Communicate with the courier coordinator about the courier schedule.
- 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 so they are available to employees when needed.
- Verify bottle orders are valid and complete before leaving for 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 as a safe work environment.
- Prepare outgoing shipments of bottle kits and coolers 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 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
