Valley Stream, NY
Full time, M-F
TSA Certification Required
Bluebird Express, a CRYOPDP company, provides quality Domestic and International transportation services. We are committed to the highest level of communication, enhancing your ability to manage your business. Our dynamic approach to quality customer service instills confidence that your shipment is in good hands.
JOB PROFILE
Bluebird Express, a CRYOPDP company, is seeking a Driver/Warehouse Assistant for its Valley Stream, New York facility. The main function of this role will be the pickup and delivery of temperature-controlled shipments between the Bluebird Express warehouse, major airports and client locations. When needed, this role will fulfill warehouse duties as well.
Required prior experience:
- Pick up and delivery to major airlines within JFK and/or LaGuardia
- Driving throughout NY Metropolitan region and Long Island
- TSA or STA trained and certified
Prior experience in the handling of cold chain, temperature-controlled biological materials is not required, but a plus. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager.
Primary responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Stock control including periodic cycle counts of product and packaging material
- Preparing & conditioning TCP incl. handling of phase change materials
- Recording and data entering all information regarding temp-controlled packaging
- Physical picking and packing of materials. Load, unload, prepare, inspect, and operate a delivery vehicle
- Assist with preparing and charging vapor shipping tanks (dry shippers) with liquid nitrogen according to charging and safety procedures
- Communicate directly with clients during delivery and pick-up assignments
- Comply with all TSA Regulations such as planned route and locking vehicle at all times
- Complete driver logs and reports as assigned
- Receive empty dry shippers, clean, sanitize, and ready for next use
- Comply with quality & safety guidelines for handling materials and operating equipment
- Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses through different routes
- Follow routes and schedule
- Ask for feedback on provided services and resolve clients complaints
- Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
- Ensure all traffic laws are observed
- Ensure safety precautions are implemented and maintained during transit and while in the warehouse
- Perform other duties as assigned
Work schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 5 PM plus occasional out-of-hours and weekend coverage as needed.
Required Skills Profile (experience/education):
- High school Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 yrs proven Delivery driver experience
- Driving record free of violations for 5 years minimum
- Physical ability to lift up to 80 lbs
- English language proficient
Specific Experience & Knowledge Required:
- Safety culture and quality-oriented
- Ability to operate forklifts and tractors in all weather and traffic conditions
- Familiar with airline documentation and TSA Regulations
- Experience with major airlines and their processes when tendering and recovering shipments
- Experience with TSA Security measures as per TSA Security Training offerings
- Able to learn and operate data logger devices, handheld scanners, and other power equipment as directed
- Working knowledge in cold chain management/strong in cold chain facilities (willing to train)
Interpersonal skills ("Essential"):
- Rigorous/strong attention to detail
- Highly organized and prioritization skills
- Communicate with clarity and impact
- Strong customer service orientation with a high sense of urgency
- Collaborative
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable
COMPENSATION: $26.44 hr.
Bluebird Express, a CRYOPDP company, is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a highly successful and growing global healthcare business. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability insurances, 401K with match and stock equity (NASDAQ:CYRX).
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