Driver III

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Responsible for driving a commercial vehicle to deliver products to customers.

Ensures accuracy of all paperwork related to the job.

Responsible for safety of fellow employees and the public while operating company vehicles and/or performing any company activity.

Responsibilities include driving a commercial vehicle rotating stock and inventory checks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  


* Delivers and picks up products from home patients and clinics according to established safety procedures and guidelines.


* Ensures a high-level of customer relations by consistently delivering orders on time and behaving with integrity in a courteous and professional manner.


* May take note of and possibly resolve customer complaints.


* Reports more complex issues and complaints to Distribution Center staff or Customer Service for resolution.


* Observes and reports any pertinent anomalies at customer sites.


* May set up product and/or place product on shelves or racks at customer sites.


* Performs all duties and functions with the goal to achieve OSHA-related targets for recordable incidents and lost time incidents.


* Performs rotation and inventory checks of existing product ensuring that an adequate inventory is available for customers.


* Obtains customer signature for pickup and delivery of dialysis product.


* Adhere to all federal and state specific DOT regulations including but not limited to GVW (Gross Vehicle weight) and hours of service.


* Identifies and recommends options for route improvements to management as appropriate.


* Vehicle related responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Performing pre and post trip inspections of assigned vehicle
+ Identify problems and address appropriately
+ May perform routine maintenance on vehicle
+ Unloading and loading freight as required according to specified procedures and regulations
+ Maintaining cleanliness of vehicle


* Participates in monthly/quarterly/annual training for Good Manufacturing Practices Health & Safety and Compliance.


* Remains updated with all annually revised regulatory standards.


* Maintains a satisfactory driving record.


* Operates material-handling equipment safely and efficiently according to established procedures as required.


* Performs functions that require full knowledge of general aspects of the job.


* Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution as deemed necessary.


* Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.


* Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:


* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while perfo...