Courier

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for preparing bottle orders to be shipped directly to the client for sampling and providing ALS clients with all necessary sample pick-ups and drop-offs. Additionally, the employee will assist in sample receiving.

• Provide ALS clients with all necessary sampling activities, sample pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Store all samples in a cooler with ice and deliver to ALS Sample Receiving.
• Provide an accurate and completed chain of custody record of any sample in your possession.
• Convey any ALS client requests or concerns to the Field Services Supervisor or appropriate Customer Service Representative.
• Maintain routine vehicle maintenance, including fluid checks and/or replacements, exterior and interior cleaning of company vehicle.
• Ensure compliance with field service sampling plan, assigned SOPs, QA manual and ALS Client Service Manual.
• Professional appearance and conduct to both ALS staff and clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current Driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to operate company vehicle.
• Knows the region and able to read maps.
• Able to take ownership for meeting goals and objectives; willing to be accountable for own decisions, and willing to give 100%. Look for new ways to accomplish objectives.
• English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with clients, staff and management.
• Multi-tasked, organized, detail oriented, and possesses problem solving capabilities; will have good time management capabilities.
• Self‑motivated and self‑directed; able to work independently.
• Possible travel to additional labs in other areas.
• High School education.
• Interest in Science helpful but not required.
• 1+ years working as a Courier, driver, messenger, or related position.

• Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co‑workers, department team members, management, and clients.
• Able to lift to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis (may request and use a dolly for situations requiring heavy loads).
• Able to sit, drive, and walk for 100% of an 8‑hour day.
• Must be able to drive and get in and out of vehicle.
• Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate vehicle, computer and other equipment.
• Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate vehicle, office equipment.

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law.

We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.