Courier (SD) - Day

Company: Integrated DNA Technologies Inc
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 14, 2021

Job Description:

IDT is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

IDT is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

Job Title: Courier (SD)

Location: San Diego, CA

Shift: Day Shift (Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm)

Purpose statement:

The Courier ensures the timely delivery of IDT products to customer. This position performs other shipping-related duties such as picking, packing and verifying customer orders.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers packages to end users/receiving agents

• Organizes and follows most efficient route for deliveries

• Delivers other zone packages to the airport for proper routing and delivery

• Organizes/routes delivery paperwork.  Collects delivery signatures and routes delivery manifests for customer service to view.

• Acts as liaison for IDT in terms of customer requests, special handling, delivery logistics, etc.

• Delivers marketing material and customer contact/ sales information, as needed

• Performs routine maintenance/cleaning on delivery vehicle (cleaning inside/outside of vehicle, monitoring fluid levels, replenishing fuel)

• Picks customer orders to support order processing. 

• Adheres to safety regulations, SOPs, and contamination controls

• Communicates with all levels of peers and management

• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values

• Performs other duties as assigned by management

• Manages expenses and reconciles transactions in a timely manner.  

Education, Licensure, Certification, Registration

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record required

Professional Experience:

• Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred

• Previous courier experience preferred

Other Job Qualifications

• Ability to handle customer materials confidentially, properly and safely

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently

• Ability to be flexible with work schedule as dictated by business needs

• Ability to maintain accuracy with attention to detail

• Ability to use aids and work instructions effectively to perform job functions

• Ability to interact professionally with customers, employees, vendors and all levels of management

• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.

• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

• Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers.

• Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.

• Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards.

• Ability to perform repetitive work or to perform continuously the same work, according to set procedures sequence or pace.

Physical Requirements:

Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently

Constant (67-100% of work day)

• Sitting: to assume a position in which the weight is largely supported by the buttocks, usually with the body vertical and the thighs horizontal.

Frequent (34-66% of work day)

• Walking: moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.

• Lifting: raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

• Using Fingers/Grasping/Feeling: writing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm and perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touch.

• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work- those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when auscultating and percussing.

• Repetitive Motion: substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Climbing: stairs, stools, ramps, ladders.

Occasional (33% or less of work day)

• Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Standing: maintaining an upright position.

• Bending: bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/or bending leg; bending legs at knee to come to rest or kneel.

• Pushing/Pulling: using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward/using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Visual Acuity:

• Work requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to read pertinent printed material and distinguish colors.

• Ability to accurately read measurements on equipment.

• Ability to prepare and read written documentation; use of computer.

What We Offer:

• Shift Differentials (Extra Compensation for less traditional shifts)

• Generous Paid Time Off Accruals

• 16 Hours PAID Volunteer Time Off

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Up to eight (8) weeks of 100% paid parental leave to eligible U.S. associates

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 202.419.7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.

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