Driver

The Driver role is to ensure the safe, efficient, compliant, and timely transportation of critical life sciences shipments, including biological samples, medical kits, MedTech supplies, and other related cargo.

This position is pivotal in managing the logistics of shipments from airports, laboratories, and other designated locations, ensuring that all transportation processes are conducted with the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

The driver is fully responsible for overseeing the proper handling, sorting, and documentation of all shipments, maintaining the integrity of the cargo, and ensuring its timely delivery.

The driver plays a crucial role in the success of the logistics process, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of transportation services for life sciences products.

General Duties:

• Cargo Handling & Transport: Safely load of biological samples, medical kits, MedTech supplies, and other life science-related shipments, ensuring that shipments are handled and delivered on time.
• Cargo Inspection: Inspect the condition of cargo upon receipt to verify that it meets required standards.
• Vehicle and equipment Management: Maintain vehicles in optimal working conditions, performing regular inspections, including but not limited to engine, brakes, lights, fuel level, etc. Ensure cleanliness and readiness for daily operations. Operate cargo vans, pickup trucks, and trucks (up to 26’) safely and professionally. Ensure GPS tracking, mobile phones, and security systems are fully functional prior to route start.
• Deadline Adherence: Understand and meet all shipment deadlines, ensuring that time-sensitive deliveries are prioritized and completed, taking into consideration airlines cut-off times.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately document transportation activities, including mileage logs, vehicle inspections, and any incidents that may occur during transport. Maintain vehicle logbooks and immediately report mechanical or operational issues to dispatch.
• Safety & Compliance: Comply with all TSA, airport, and transportation regulations, ensuring safety and confidentiality throughout the process. Report any accidents or issues immediately.
• Loading & Unloading cargo: Provide support in loading and unloading shipments, especially those exceeding 50 lbs., ensuring that all packages are securely handled.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Must be able to operate cargo vans, small trucks (up to 26’), and pick-up trucks, as needed, to support local and regional deliveries.
• Basic understanding of cold chain logistics, biohazard handling, and regulatory compliance for biological and medical shipments. Knowledge of temperature-sensitive shipping requirements (e.g., dry ice and gel packs) is a plus.
• Strong organizational abilities with keen attention to detail, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and adherence to operational protocols.
• Capable of maintaining efficiency and focus in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while adhering to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by operational needs.
• Proactive in recognizing shipment-related issues and effectively addressing them to ensure smooth transportation and delivery.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where priorities and schedules may shift unexpectedly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear interactions with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with scanners, barcodes, and tracking systems is advantageous for managing logistics and shipment tracking.
• Capable of lifting packages up to approximately 50 pounds and assisting with loading/unloading heavy shipments.
• Ability to adjust to changing schedules and operational needs, ensuring flexibility for urgent requests or shift changes.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all documentation, adherence to safety protocols, and compliance with transportation regulations.
• The Ability to work in a very fast pace environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills for addressing shipment-related issues.
• Strong communication skills
• Valid driver’s license (CDL not required) with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Setting

• Primarily operates at airports or in urban and suburban areas, delivering packages and goods to residential and commercial locations.
• Works in locations such as loading docks, cargo warehouses, and aircraft loading areas.
• Must be able to assist with loading and unloading shipments over 50 lbs.
• May transport cargo to and from air cargo facilities, including freight terminals and cargo ramps.
• Occasional domestic or international travel may be required for industry events or emergency response situations.
• This role may involve working outside standard business hours to meet client needs or handling urgent issues.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This role requires a background check and a clean driving record due to its responsibilities. Would you be able to meet these requirements?
• How soon are you available to start?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License Class C (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person