Courier jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Company Description

Deibel Laboratories is a network of family owned, privately contracted, food testing laboratories. We have been faithfully serving the food diagnostic industry for over 41 years by providing services in both Microbiology and Chemistry testing. Deibel currently has eleven laboratories across North America and we are excited to be opening several additional locations! Please check out our website at www.deibellabs.com.

Job Description

We are seeking a full time Field Technician 1 (Courier) for our Santa Cruz facility. (40 hours/week and benefits included) Deibel pays 100% of health insurance premiums for self and family for full-time associates and offers a self-funded dental plan, vision plan, and 401K option along with profit sharing! 

Shift Open: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Must possess a clean driving record (6 years or more) and reliable transportation.

Must be comfortable working with and around cannabis products.

All employment offers will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, to include a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) which must be clear to proceed.

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide an MVR printout at the time of their interview.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all internal laboratory and State regulations while taking samples and driving to and from the laboratory/clients’ sampling site
• Interact with customers during sample collection and submission
• Strive to maximize driving route efficiency
• Maintain records of samples and transportation data per relevant procedures
• Maintain sampling supply/equipment inventory
• Complete vehicle operational logs and minor maintenance as needed
• Follow good documentation practices, data integrity principles, and safety behaviors
• Promote a professional company image through exemplary customer relationship skills
• Refer customer inquiries, routing or schedule change requests, and/or complaints to the appropriate Manager
• Ensure proper sample submission and chain of custody protocols are followed
• Suggest and implement continuous process improvement initiatives
• Support laboratory-based functions including sample intake/preparation, etc.
• Perform other activities as assigned by management

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 25 years of age (for insurance purposes)
• Previous long-distance driving / delivery experience is required
• Must have a valid driver’s license; must have and maintain a clean DMV driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance
• Must demonstrate a passion for getting things done the right way, display confidence with offering suggestions to enhance process efficiency, and the ability to take direction well
• Skills: Read, write, and speak English, use of email applications; must be able to program and follow driving navigation software
• Abilities: Follow written and verbal instructions; work effectively within collaborative team
• Other characteristics: Strong attention to detail; must possess excellent planning skills
• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sitting for long periods of time; may also be subject to bending, stooping, pushing and pulling

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) and have at least 1 year of previous driving experience. Preferred: Completed 2 years college or university education, and/or completed 2 or more years previous delivery driving experience.

Additional Information

Please send your cover letter and resume for consideration. Our Career Resources Team will reach out to candidates via email with further instructions to apply.