HazMat Van Driver

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.

• Valid Class C CDL 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.

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.
 

• 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; promptly report any issues or defects to management.

• 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.

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.

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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