Courier - Eurofins Environment Testing, New York City, NY (Queens)

Company Description

Eurofins Environment Testing operates out of more than 50 laboratories and over 40 service centers across the US. The network can provide full-service Environment Testing capabilities in all US states, either via direct local laboratory participation, or via the extensive logistics network.

Through our sustained investment in people, technology, instrumentation, and infrastructure, Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories are positioned to support public and private sectors, DoD, DOE and Municipalities. Services include but are not limited to testing of the following matrices, compound/elemental/wet chemistry suites: Air & Vapor, Drinking/Potable Water, Dioxins/Furans and PCB Congeners, SVOC, VOC and Hydrocarbon, Groundwater, Surface & Non-Potable Water, Metals and Metal Speciation, PFAS, Radiochemistry, Sediment & Tissue, Treatability & Aquatic Toxicology, Soil & Hazardous Waste, Nutrients, Inorganic Non-Metallics, Oil, Fuel & Grease.

Job Description

Applicants must be a resident of New York state. Service Center location is in Queens.  This Courier route would be from NYC to Long Island City daily.  Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm

Compensation  $18/hour with Full Benefits plus overtime

**Must be comfortable with NYC driving.**  Must have personal reliable transportation to drive to service center to  pick up company vehicle daily.

Courier responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

·       Perform all duties as outlined in the SOP for Couriers.

·       Pick up and deliver samples, bottle orders and report to the laboratory for sign-in and analysis.

·       Count the number of samples when receiving them from clients to make sure that the Chain of Custody and samples match. Verify that samples are not broken or damaged.

·       Receive and sign the Chain of Custody.

·       Ensure that client signs, dates, and records time on the Chain of Custody when releasing samples.

·       Transport samples on ice from client site to the lab, or from our lab to a sub- contracted laboratory.

·       Unload samples and inspect for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity.

·       Interact with Project Managers and clients appropriately and professionally.

·       Follow directions or use maps to locate client offices/sites as specified in the courier request form.

·       Communicate effectively with the courier coordinator about the courier schedule.

·       Record in the courier log book the time that courier arrives to the site and time leaving from the site for all the pick ups and deliveries.

·       Maintain records for the vehicle maintenance and driving miles; turn it in at the end of each month.

·       Restock supplies when received so supplies are available to employees when needed.

·       Verify the validity and completeness of all bottle orders being delivered. This verification is done prior to leaving for delivery.

·       Perform duties in accordance with Section 14 of the Transportation and Fleet Safety of the Corporate Safety Manual.

·       Comply with the Company’s “Driver Evaluation and Qualification Policy”.

·       Maintain the shipping/receiving area to ensure a safe work environment.

·       Prepare outgoing shipments of bottle kits and coolers for pick-up.

·       Perform on-site sampling events as needed.

·       Dispose of samples according to guidelines on a monthly basis to remain in compliance with EPA and EH&S requirements.

·       Maintain delivery vehicle to keep in proper working order.

·       Label samples after log in on an as needed basis.

·       May be assigned other sample control duties as identified by the department manager of Sample Control.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• A valid state issued driver’s license to drive delivery vehicles is required as an employee with driving responsibilities. Clean driving record to drive company vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.  Samples will be in coolers packed in ice.
• Final candidate will submit to a pre-employment drug screen .  This must be completely negative regardless of State or medical rulings to drive company vehicle.  
• Final candidate will also submit to a pre-employment background check and driving history  
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Ability to read maps and follow directions
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to prio