Courier

Labcorp • Bakersfield, CA

5d

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Courier to pick up, transport, and deliver medical specimens, laboratory supplies, and reports while providing excellent service to clients. The position covers various routes within Kern County and the Bakersfield area. A company vehicle is provided for the route; employees may optionally take it home and use it for personal purposes for $125 per month.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with additional hours possibly required. The role requires a valid driver's license and a good driving record, and involves handling specimens safely, operating a company vehicle, and using a handheld electronic device to manage pickups.

Requirements

• No experience or education is required.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Punctuality and strong time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve customer issues.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Comfort working under minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months or more of experience as a driver or medical courier.
• One year or more of customer service experience.
• Six months or more of warehouse, commercial driving, or shipping and logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Cover various routes within Kern County and the Bakersfield area.
• Load all necessary supplies for daily pickups.
• Complete the daily pickup schedule in a timely manner.
• Deliver all daily pickups to the branch at the end of the shift.
• Handle specimens and laboratory samples safely and efficiently.
• Safely operate a company vehicle and obey traffic laws.
• Use a handheld electronic device to manage daily pickups.
• Work directly with the dispatcher for additional pickups as needed.
• Evaluate traffic patterns, alternative routes, and weather conditions as needed.
• Pick up, transport, and deliver medical specimens, laboratory supplies, and reports while providing excellent service to clients.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k) plan.
• Eligible employees may receive paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), subject to schedule eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• A company vehicle is provided for the route; employees may optionally take it home and use it personally for $125 per month.

What This Job Offers

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