Hazmat Driver

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Manager, Onsite Services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel – and our customers – to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Watertown, MA

Shift: Mon – Fri, 7:30 am - 4 pm

Wage Range: $25 - 27 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $1000, pays out after 30 days employment.

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: 

• High school diploma required; Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Logistics/ Science/ is desirable (or equivalent work experience) is required.

• 1-3 years applicable experience required.

• CDL A, B, or C license with a Hazmat Endorsement required.

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

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

• Approved DOT physical certification required.

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

• Strong problem-solving & analytical skills.

• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills; display a professional can-do attitude.

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

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

• Must be able to safely lift 50lbs minimum.

How you will thrive and create an impact:  

Avantor’s Lab and Production 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:

• Manage inventory on and off site.

• Transport and delivers goods in accordance with the schedule as determined by the customer.

• Ensure good customer relations by consistently delivering orders on time and acting in a deferential and professional manner.

• Unload or assist in unloading and loading packages/materials needed.

• Verify receipts to ensure damage free products are introduced into our system, discrepancies are properly documented, and accurate records are maintained.

• Complete packaging and ship material following the regulatory requirements and transportation guidelines.

• Accurately secures loads and ensures loads are within weight limits.

• Placarding vehicle as required.

• Daily vehicle inspection.

• Place all incoming and outgoing materials in appropriates staging and storage locations.

• Preserve the quality and integrity of materials while loading and unloading activities occur. Ensure receiving and storage areas are safe, clean, and presentable always.

• Perform desktop deliveries.

• Operate the delivery truck safely.

• Ensure vehicle logs and driving records are present and up to date. Report any vehicle problems and defects to management.

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

• Apply placarding when ne