Driver (Part Time)

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.Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs.WORK SHIFT: Monday-Friday 1030am-2pm & 4pm-1130pmWork Type: This is an On-Site role based out of our Laboratory located in Fountain Valley, California.The Target Pay for this position is $18.00 an hour and $0.67/mile. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.PURPOSE OF JOB: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:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function . The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

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 :

Must have at least 36 months of driving experience as evidenced by a currentMotor Vehicle Report (“ MVR ”)

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Neat, professional appearance

Clean driving record

Positive, can-do attitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged standing/sitting/walking/driving

Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness

Able to lift up to 25 pounds; may occasionally need to lift 40 pounds; carrying up to 15 pounds for several minutes at a time

Ability to communicate effectively in English with clients, supervisors and peers

Vision-requires constant mental visual attention to details as well as ability to see well in limited light scenarios

Balancing

Bending/kneeling

Pushing/pulling

Reaching/twisting

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Majority of time spent operating a motor vehicle

Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present

Works under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment

Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments

Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers (http://careers.antechdiagnostics.com/us/en/affirmative-action) .