Courier

Mérieux NutriSciences•Amarillo, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Courier obtains samples from clients and delivers them to the laboratory, and delivers completed reports when needed. The role follows established delivery procedures and maintains the safety and integrity of samples, including checking samples regularly to ensure the correct temperature is maintained. The Courier provides courteous client service, coordinates scheduled pickups, and communicates emerging client requirements to the laboratory. Routes may change with little notice, and routine delivery problems are addressed using knowledge of the geographic area and advice from the supervisor. The position also maintains mileage, vehicle maintenance, and other departmental records; keeps the vehicle clean and maintained; runs errands for laboratory personnel; and may assist with sample preparation, analysis, or washing laboratory equipment. The Courier follows departmental standard operating procedures and safety policies, supports quality and continuous improvement, and documents departures from the quality system or test procedures through the prescribed complaint system.

Requirements

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and a valid driver's license.
Safe driving skills and a driving record acceptable to the company's insurance carrier.
Client relation skills for interacting with clients during deliveries.
Time management skills to facilitate pickup of scheduled deliveries.
Ability to maintain sample safety and integrity.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Pick up samples from clients at arranged times and deliver them to the laboratory.
Deliver completed reports when needed.
Provide courteous client service and communicate emerging client requirements to the laboratory.
Follow departmental Standard Operation Procedures and all safety policies.
Check samples regularly to ensure the correct temperature is maintained and preserve sample safety and integrity.
Maintain records of mileage, vehicle maintenance, and other important departmental information.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform required vehicle maintenance.
Run errands for laboratory personnel to help analysis proceed in a timely fashion.
May assist laboratory personnel with sample preparation and analysis.
May assist laboratory personnel with washing laboratory equipment.
Support corporate quality and continuous improvement processes.
Identify and document departures from the quality system or test procedures according to the prescribed complaint system.
Perform other related duties as needed.