Field Tech/Courier

ALS LIMITED • Valparaiso, IN

34d

About The Position

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world's most complex problems for a safer, healthier world. About the role: General Accountability: The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for preparing bottles orders to be shipped directly to the client for sampling and providing ALS clients with all necessary sample pick-ups and drop-offs.

Requirements

• Current Driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to operate company vehicle.
• Knows the region and able to read maps.
• Able to take ownership for meeting goals and objectives; willing to be accountable for own decisions, and willing to give 100%. Look for new ways to accomplish objectives.
• English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with clients, staff and management.
• Multi-tasked, organized, detail oriented, and possesses problem solving capabilities; will have good time management capabilities.
• Self-motivated and self-directed; able to work independently.
• Possible travel to additional labs in other areas.
• High School education
• 1+ years working as a Courier, driver, messenger, or related position.
• Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co-workers, Department team members, management, and clients.
• Able to lift to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis (may request and use a dolly for situations requiring heavy loads).
• Able to sit, drive, and walk for 100% of an 8-hour day.
• Must be able to drive and get in and out of vehicle.
• Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate vehicle, computer and other equipment.
• Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate vehicle, office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in Science helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ALS clients with all necessary sampling activities, sample pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Store all samples in a cooler with ice and deliver to ALS Sample Receiving.
• Provide an accurate and completed chain of custody record of any sample in your possession.
• Convey any ALS client requests or concerns to the Field Services Supervisor or appropriate Customer Service Representative.
• Maintain routine vehicle maintenance, including fluid checks and/or replacements, exterior and interior cleaning of company vehicle.
• Ensure compliance with field service sampling plan, assigned SOP's, QA manual and ALS Client Service Manual.
• Professional appearance and conduct to both ALS staff and clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Structured wage increases
• Comprehensive benefit package (including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees