Lead 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.

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SHIFT:

Sunday & Monday: DAYS OFF

Tuesday-Friday: 9am-530pm

Saturday: 2pm-1030pm

The Target Pay for this position is $22 hourly while using a company vehicle. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

The TPA position is to provide support to our drivers, Lab Ops, Sales, and CS during operational hours. Utilize skills and available tools to facilitate reliable and flexible deliveries to labs. Track and communicate in and out bound flight schedules and information.

Will be a decision maker when manager and or supervisor are not available.

The transportation lead driver will fill the role of a driver when needed. Please review and acknowledge driver job description.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and directs drivers and floaters on their assigned routes - Manages all in bound and out bound flights for region

• Schedule Cyto flights when needed.

• Will focus free time in assisting in all area transportation AGL email needs after 6 pm. o Including but not limited to calling vendors for immediate need issues. o

• Communicate any additional information or changes to call-in/stops from clients/CS to drivers.

• Assisting drivers with any questions or concerns problem resolution while on route.

• Monitor and confirm that all packages have been picked up from clients and delivered properly

• Communicate any transportation delays to the lab in a timely manner and use TMS tools to eliminate delays to current environmental constraint standard

• Communicate with RTM on all issues that arise during a route

• Responsible for compliance with all TMS/AGL processes including and not limited to: Driver check ins, delays, float driver use management, blind and proximity management, audits, verification counts

• PM and Weekend management of AGL Emails/Incidents (manage all locations inbound urgent needs, ensure monitoring and distribution of that days incidents still open).

• Assist in other duties relevant to transportation services.

• Coordinate with Supervisor tracking Antech vehicles that need maintenance take vehicles to for repaired and maintenance.

• 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 current Motor Vehicle Report (" MVR ")

• Ability to effectively multi-task, while showing superior follow through on any problem cases they might face throughout the day.

• Communication skills

• Neat, professional appearance

• Clean driving record

• Positive, can-do attitude

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Familiarity with logistics software (A plus but not required)

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:

• 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.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

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.

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

• 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

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers ( .

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.