Driver (San Diego)

Driver

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that's why we're inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other's growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles : Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

The primary responsibility of the Driver is to safely and efficiently transport specimens from hospitals to the laboratory while providing superior customer support to our clientele.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Adhere to Driver and Safety Handbook policies and protocols
• Proper route preparation (coolers, icepacks, biopsy bags, vehicle checklist)
• Timely delivery of client supplies and specimens to the appropriate destination
• Maintain specimen integrity at all times, including the utilization of specimen carry bag to transport specimens from client office / lock box to vehicle
• Efficient and timely completion of routes
• Follow route as scheduled / sequenced while allowing for special pick-ups
• Use logistics software for route picks ups. The software may require data entry and photos to be taken to notify management of the lab pick-ups or issues
• Responsible for operating your vehicle safely as well as maintaining a valid driver's license and driving record within acceptable company guidelines
• Ensure route is started with proper equipment and tools, i.e., carry bag, coolers, cellphone, keys, door hangers, reports, etc
• Completion of late return form when A.T.A. exceeds E.T.A.
• Completion and use of "We Were Here, But No Specimens Available" tags
• Courteous and professional interactions with clients
• All other reasonable duties requested by Supervisor
• Communicate with Transportation Supervisor on all issues that arise during a route
• Represent Antech in a positive manner at all times
• Responsible for compliance with all processes including and not limited to : timekeeping, attendance and punctuality, safety requirements
• Assist in other duties relevant to transportation services
• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and / or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

Education / Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Skills and Abilities :

Physical Demands :

Work Environment :

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates. All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more : Paid Time Off & Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available), Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life, Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid), Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Tuition / Continuing Education Reimbursement, Life Assistance Program, Pet Care Discounts.