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Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in - on time, every time - so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team - including believing in you.We are currently looking for a Driver/Courier to join our growing team!JOB SUMMARYResponsible for the safe and efficient delivery of food samples to our laboratory testing facility. The courier will provide exceptional customer services to clients of the company while operating a company vehicle to deliver and pick up test samples at customer sites.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for assisting with maintenance of a company facility according to established schedulesMust follow the Company Driving Policy, as well as all applicable state and federal driving laws.Adhere to proper accident reporting procedures according to company policyProvide Excellent Customer Service Satisfaction at the point of pick-upEnsure safe and timely transport of the food products to our laboratoryResponsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner and to drive defensively to prevent injuries and property damageWork closely with the laboratory management and staffDrive vehicles with reasonable prudence to conserve fuel and sustain them at the highest operating efficiencyPresent the vehicle for repair, service, or adjustment whenever such is needed, and preventative maintenance when time is duePerform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient mannerAssisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services TeamComplete assigned FDA Collections and Photo Report for samples collected from warehouses/freezersResponsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their areaResponsible for the completion of required trainingMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or G.E.D2 years of professional driving experience preferredTraining in general laboratory practicesWill have a current, valid driver's license issued in the State of operationA driving record with no DUIs or major moving violations or accidents within the past 60 monthsDemonstrated professionalism, dependability and initiative in prior work experienceBasic knowledge of concepts and practices of a testing laboratory preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and arms, talk and hearRegularly lifts items up to 55 poundsColor vision and depth perceptionPotential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogensNoise level varies from quiet to loudTemperature varies from hot to coldInteractive and fast-paced team oriented tasksBenefits:Progressive 401k Retirement Savings PlanEmployer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life InsuranceGroup MedicalTuition ReimbursementFlexible Spending AccountsDentalPaid Holidays and Time OffMany positions which qualify for the company bonus programCertified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.