Courier
About The Position
Under general supervision, Couriers are responsible for picking up and transports specimens, reports, and supplies following a designated route. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Provide clients with consistent and high-quality level of service through effective communication, picking up specimens, delivering lab results, and supplies. Ability to effectively organize reports and supply deliveries to ensure client’s expectations are met. 2. Operates company vehicle. Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspection, operating the vehicle in a safe and defensive manner by utilizing the principles of Smith System, and ordering required maintenance. 3. Utilize mobile data terminal to accurately record routine and will call client stops, specimen counts and types. Responsible for reporting client route information. Couriers shall strive for zero missed specimen pick-ups. 4. Communicates with dispatch by radio or telephone on all service-related issues. 5. Trains new couriers on routes. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES DIRECTLY REPORTING None MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING None TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY Department responsibility only, although provides service for internal and external customers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS Ability to stand, climb, stoop, bend frequently; positions require considerable physical activity. Able to tolerate exposure to conditions which may include toxic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heights, high temperatures or confined spaces. Must lift up to 25 pounds. Able to use proper body mechanics to lift supplies and equipment and push carts and dollies weighing up to 500 lbs. Needs adequate color vision. Must wear protective clothing as required. Some positions require ability to drive to various locations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Able to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires valid Arizona driver's license. Must be 18 years of age. Ability to understand and follow instructions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred. DATE APPROVED 11/07/2019 EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Make Great Friends and a Difference in Your Communities You’ll feel like you’re in the right place at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona (SQL/LSA), doing great work on behalf of a healthy community. While many organizations tout “teamwork and camaraderie,” there is no denying that our compassionate, collaborative culture is a cut above the rest. Our team members work together daily to create a work environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to be their best selves and do their best work. Grow your career and see for yourself how gratifying and satisfying being a part of our team can be. You Belong Here. Sonora Quest Laboratories is a proud partner of Banner Health. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Laboratory Sciences of Arizona supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy
Requirements
- Requires valid Arizona driver's license
- Must be 18 years of age
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Able to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Nice To Haves
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred
Responsibilities
- picking up and transports specimens, reports, and supplies following a designated route
- Provide clients with consistent and high-quality level of service through effective communication, picking up specimens, delivering lab results, and supplies
- Effectively organize reports and supply deliveries to ensure client’s expectations are met
- Operates company vehicle
- Daily vehicle inspection
- Operating the vehicle in a safe and defensive manner by utilizing the principles of Smith System
- Ordering required maintenance
- Utilize mobile data terminal to accurately record routine and will call client stops, specimen counts and types
- Reporting client route information
- Strive for zero missed specimen pick-ups
- Communicates with dispatch by radio or telephone on all service-related issues
- Trains new couriers on routes
Benefits
- comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
