Frederick National Laboratory Hiring for Logistics Support Associate I (Delivery Driver) Job at Frederick, MD Full Time

Logistics Support Associate I (Delivery Driver)

Job ID: req3016
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Division: Contracts & Acquisitions
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it’s the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Contracts and Acquisitions (C&A) provides all purchasing, subcontracting, receiving, warehousing, distribution, and transportation services for the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL).

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contracts and Acquisitions is currently seeking a Delivery Driver to work at our location in Frederick, MD
• Driving automobile, light truck, mid-sized vehicle, Material Handling equipment (Forklifts, pallet trucks, etc.) to pick-up and deliver parcels, material, equipment, feed and bedding, compressed gasses (Cylinders/dewars) to various business concerns or governmental agencies, to include local delivery area
• Delivering time critical packages (packaged biological materials) and office items to end-user within established time frames
• Obtaining chain of custody signatures
• Performing miscellaneous errands, such as carrying mail to and from post office
• Sorting/processing or opening incoming/outgoing mail
• Obtaining receipts for articles delivered and keep a log of items received and delivered
• Conducting routine preventative maintenance inspection of vehicle used
• This routing includes the D.C. Metropolitan area. This position is designated as a Primary Driver and will be responsible for complying with the Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. Use of Fleet Government-Owned or -Leased Vehicles Standard processes
• Working Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• This position has the potential for exposure to biological, chemical, and other laboratory-related hazards.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Related work experience with transport and delivery of materials
• Ability to read and comprehend policies and procedures, read road maps
• Ability to lift and carry boxes and packages up to 50 lbs.; walk, stand, stair climb, bend and stoop
• Must have and maintain a valid State Driver’s License issued by the state in which the incumbent/candidate resides for each class of vehicle to be operated on company business
• Must have no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous twelve (12) months or five (5) demerit points in the preceding thirty-six (36) months as determined by the Leidos Biomedical Use of Government Owned or Leased Vehicles Policy. The driving record will need to be presented at the time of the interview
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Knowledge/experience within a delivery and warehouse setting
• Familiarity with the general provisions of hazardous materials in transportation
• Ability to recognize most hazardous materials and knowledge of emergency response information, self-protection measures, and accident prevention methods and procedures

JOB HAZARDS

• This position may require continuous or intermittent exposure to and exertion in
  environmental conditions such as working outdoors, temperature extremes, humidity extremes.
  etc. as part of the job

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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