Hazmat Driver

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Manager, Onsite Services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Watertown, MA

Shift: Monday - Friday (7:30 am - 4 pm)

Wage Range: $28 - $31 per hour

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), and Company paid holidays

• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount

• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance

• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products

What we’re looking for: 

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazmat Endorsement required

• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screen required

• Approved DOT physical certification required

• Preferred experience in using material handling equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, carts)

• Proven time management, forecasting knowledge, and/or expediting experience

• Strong problem-solving & analytical skills

• Solid written & verbal communication skills with strong customer service focus displaying a professional, can-do attitude

• High regard for safety, quality, and site/customer protocols, policies, and procedures

• Self-motivated, flexible demeanor with the confidence to act independently.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) desired.

• Must be able to safely lift 50lbs minimum.

How you will thrive and create an impact:  

Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:

In this role you will:

• Oversee inventory management both on-site and off-site.

• Transport and deliver goods according to customer-defined schedules.

• Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining a courteous, professional demeanor.

• Load and unload packages and materials as needed.

• Inspect incoming shipments to confirm they are damage-free, document any discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.

• Package and ship materials in compliance with regulatory and transportation guidelines.

• Secure loads properly and ensure they comply with weight restrictions.

• Apply vehicle placards as required.

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections - Maintain up-to-date vehicle logs and driving records; report any issues or defects to management promptly.

• Organize incoming and outgoing materials in designated staging and storage areas.

• Maintain the integrity and quality of materials during loading and unloading.

• Keep receiving and storage areas clean, safe, and orderly.

• Perform desktop deliveries as needed.

• Operate the delivery vehicle safely at all times.

• Comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and other applicable standards.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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